Black Historical Figures
Who is the famous leader of the Selma to Montgomery voting right (1963) march and the March on Washington (1965)?
MLK
Known as the “King of Pop,” this singer created iconic albums such as “Dangerous,” “Off the Wall,” and “Thriller.”
Michael Jackson
Who slapped Chris Rock?
Will Smith
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Finish this: “God is good _____”
all the time (and all the time, God is good)
Who is primarily known for championing Black nationalism and the right to self-defense by “any means necessary?” Also popularized the term Afro-American.
Malcom X
Incredibly popular in the 90s, creating albums such as “All Eyez on Me” and “Me Against the World.”
Tupac
Who directed the movie “Get Out”
Jordan Peele
What’s the real HU?
Howard University
What’s the most important dish of Thanksgiving?
The man n’ cheese (2x points)
Who escaped slavery and then went on to argue against slavery and for the enlistment of Black soldiers during the Civil War? He or she also served as the first African American U.S. Marshal of the District of Columbia.
Frederick Douglass (2x points)
What is Beyoncé's most streamed song?
Halo (Bonus: also choose a team to lose points for this question)
Who wrote the bestselling memoir Becoming?
Michelle Obama
Where is Tuskegee located?
Alabama
Finish this “I’m sick and tired of being ____”
Sick and tired
Who exposed the horrors of lynching through journalism? He or she also co-founded the NAACP and the NACW (National association of colored women).
Ida B. Wells
Who was the first female rapper to have a debut album enter the Billboard 200 at number one?
Lauryn Hill
Who won the 2023 Grammy for Best New Artist with the hit “ICU”?
Victoria Monét
How many HBCUs are in the US?
107
If you’re playing outside, how do you know when it’s time to come back inside?
The streetlights come on
Who was one of the most prominent Black scientists of the 20th century known for his or her work in the use of peanuts and potatoes for crop rotation and the creation of other products?
George Washington Carver
Who was known as “Satchmo”?
Louis Armstrong
Who became the youngest inaugural U.S. Poet Laureate in 2021 after performing at President Joe Biden’s inauguration?
Amanda Gorman
What HBCU did MLK attend?
Morehouse
When you get rude with a Black mom: IAOOYLF. Guess the abbreviation.
I ain’t one of your little friends