Food
where in America did soul food first appear?
Extra 50 if they can say what states specifically
The South (Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama)
who invented the traffic light?
Garret Morgan
what legendary rivalry between two black pop stars took over 80's music scene?
Micheal Jackson and Prince
what were the real life names of the mathematicians from the movie hidden figures?
Katherine Johnson,Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson
Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball?
Jackie Robinson.
The infamous Aunt Jemima bottle featured what stereotype?
the mammy
how long ago did ruby bridges first go to a desegregated school?
65 years ago
what is the name of the style created in New York During the 1970 and the 80?
Streetwear
who was the first African American woman to go to space?
Mae C Jemison
Which famous boxer was born in Kentucky?
Muhammad Ali
who taught Koreans the recipe for "Korean fried chicken?
the African American soldiers station in Korea during the Korean war
what is the name of the first paramedics in the U.S, and where were they founded?
the Freedom House Ambulance Service, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
name the 6 genres created by African American in 10 seconds.
Jazz, R&B, Rock and roll,gospel and hip-hop
What is the name of the scientist who invented a portable X-ray machine and improved blood storage techniques during WWI?
Marie Curie
What basketball team was originally called the Savoy Big Five?
The Harlem Globetrotters.
what Black activist group introduced the Free Breakfast program?
The Black Panthers
who was the first young lady to refused to give up her seat to a white man?
15 year old, pregnant, Claudette Colvin (extra 50 if they knew all three pieces of information)
Who invented the automatic elevator doors, making elevators much safer?
Alexander Miles.
What was the name of Wilma Rudolph‟s relay team, which finished first at the 1960 Olympics?
Tennessee Tigerbelles
name 5 different iconic African American dishes in 10 second
Gumbo, Collard greens, Mac and cheese, shrimp and grits, fried chickens, candied yams
what date did the MOVE bombing happen and why?
May 13, 1985, A back activist group named Move was in a battle with the Philadelphia police and the police department tried to removed them from their homes which they were working in as a headquarters . this led to Philadelphia police aviators then dropping two explosive devices from a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter onto the roof of the house, which was occupied at the time.
what was the artist name that Elvis Presley stole his hit "hound dog" from?
Big Mama Thornton
name 5 inventions made by African Americans in 15 seconds
Caller ID, call waiting, and fiber optics, elect microphone, First personal computer, Home security system, Peanut products
Who was the first Black American to play in the National Hockey League?
Val James