Healthcare in Black History
Statistics in Black History
Black History
Black Excellence
Wild Card: Black Entertainment
100
Who was the first black man to practice medicine with a medical degree in the United States?
A. James McCune Smith
B. Charles Drew
C. Daniel Hale Williams
D. Ben Carson
Who is James McCune Smith?
100
As of Fall 2022, what percentage of UTSA students are Black/African American?
A. 7.80%
B. 10.33%
C. 4.50%
D. 8.45%
What is 7.80%?
2,679 students as of Fall 2022!
100
True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation gave African Americans the right to vote
What is FALSE?
*Bonus 50 pts if you can name what actually gave African Americans the right to vote!
100
Who is known as the fastest person in the world?
What is Usain Bolt?
100
Who were a political activist, Pan-Africanist, and pioneer of afrobeat music?
Who is Fela Kuti?
200
Who was the black examiner for the American Board of Surgery?
A. James McCune Smith
B. Otis Boykin
C. Charles Drew
D. Daniel Hale Williams
E. Ben Carson
Who is Charles Drew?
200
As of 2020, what is the rate of maternal mortality experienced by non-Hispanic black mothers?
A. 35.9%
B. 17.2%
C. 43.7%
D. 55.3%
What is 55.3%?
When it comes to pregnancy-related deaths, black women and women over 40 years old have the highest mortality in the U.S. In 2020, black mothers had a mortality rate 2.89 times higher than white mothers.
200
In 1909, W.E.B. DuBois co-founded what national organization that was also founded on President Lincoln's birthday?
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
200
What Black American sports legend was commemorated by the postage stamp in 1982?
Who is Jackie Robinson?
200
In a game of dominoes, how many dominoes are in a set and how many does each player get?
28 in a set, 7 per player
300
Who opened the first black-owned hospital (also the first non-segregated hospital in America)?
A. Miles Vandarhurst
B. Charles Drew
C. Daniel Hale Williams
D. Kizzmekia S. Corbett
E. Jame McCune Smith
Who is Daniel Hale Williams?
300
What is the percentage of Black-alone population in the U.S.?
(+/- 5%)
What is 13.6%?
300
Founded by Dr. Martin L. King Jr., what does SLC stand for?
What is the Southern Leadership Conference?
300
Who invented Peanut Butter?
A. Alexander Miles
B. George Washington Carver
C. Booker T. Washington
D. Marcellus Gilmore Edson
What is Marcellus Gilmore Edson?
Contrary to popular belief, George Washington Carver actually did not create peanut butter but he is a well-known scientist praised for his many discoveries with peanuts.
300
In Love & Basketball, Quincy's father played for which NBA team?
What are the Los Angeles Clippers
400
Who performed the first successful separation of twins attached at the back of the head in 1987?
A. Miles Vandarhurst
B. Charles Drew
C. Daniel Hale Williams
D. Jame McCune Smith
E. Ben Carson
F. Jane Cook Wright
Who is Ben Carson?
400
What percentage of black self-identified adults are very or extremely informed about black history in the U.S.?
(+/- 5% answer)
What is 51%
400
What anti-slavery newspaper was founded by Frederick Douglas?
What is the North Star?
400
Who was the first African American woman elected to serve in Congress in 1968?
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
400
In Get Out, what was the name of the otherworld state black people were trapped in when their bodies are taken over?
What is the Sunken Place?
500
Who was the first black woman in the U.S. to receive M.D. title?
Who is Rebecca Lee Crumpler?
500
He started the "Back to Africa Movement", and was later deported back to his homeland in Jamaica. Who is this?
Who is Marcus Garvey?
500
Dr. Maulana Karenga created this cultural observance designed to celebrate African-American heritage. What is it called?
What is Kwanzaa?
500
Offering hair and beauty products she was the first African American female millionaire. Who is she?
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
500
What city were Lucky and Justice taking a road trip to in the movie Poetic Justice?
A. Oakland
B. San Diego
C. Chicago
D. Boston
What is Oakland?