Men in Sports
African Americans in the Arts
Entertainers
Political Figures
Music & Dance
100

I am the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. I hold the record for the most wins by an NFL quarterback through seven seasons. I have started in two Super Bowls! 

Who is Russell Wilson?

100

I am an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. I published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry.  I am best known for my book, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”

Who was Maya Angelou?

100

I am an American actor, writer, producer, comedian and director. In 2011, Forbes listed me as the highest paid man in entertainment. I am best known as the Madea charater.

Who is Tyler Perry?

100

I am a politician and civil rights leader. I am the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, serving in my 17th term in the House. I am also the dean of the Georgia Congressional Delegation. I received the Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.

Who is John Lewis?

100

This song is a folk song that became influential during the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. It is based on the traditional song, "Gospel Plow," also known as "Hold On," and  "Keep Your Hand on the Plow."

What is Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

200

I am the youngest player to be drafted by the NBA. I was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers where I played my first seven seasons. I have three championships, three final MVP awards, four MVP awards and fourteen All-Star appearances. Who am I?

Who is LeBron James?

200

I am a Nigerian-American painter from New York City. I am known for my naturalistic paintings of black people. I was commissioned in 2017 to paint the portrait of President Barack Obama.

Who is Kehinde Wiley?

200

I am mostly known for my acting and rapping careers. In 1990 my acting career really took off when I began starring in the "Fresh Prince of Bel Aire" television show. My first major film role was in "Bad Boys" in 1995. I have even starred in movies with my own kids.

Who is Will Smith?

200

I attended Columbia University majoring in political science and Harvard University School of Law. I represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008.  I served as the 44th president of the United States and was the first African American to hold that office. I won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.

Who is Barack Obama?

200

This song is a folk song that became influential during the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. It is based on the traditional song, "Gospel Plow," also known as "Hold On," and  "Keep Your Hand on the Plow."

What is Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

300

I am a 7 foot 1 inch tall, 325-pound basketball player, and I was the other star on the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant when the Lakers won three consecutive NBA championships. I released a rap album, titled Shaq Diesel, that sold over one million copies.

Who is Shaquille O'Neal?

300

FINAL JEOPARDY - Who is the dancer, director, choreographer, and founder of a dance company created in 1958 that is still entertaining the world today?

Who is Alvin Ailey?

300

I am American actress and producer. I am known for my role as Diane Johnson in the ABC comedy series Black-ish. I also starred in and was an executive producer of the 2019 Universal Pictures comedy film Little.

Who is Marsai Martin?

300

I attended Florida A&M University and Georgia State University College of Law. I am a public servant who has served in all three branches of government; a lawyer, judge, and Atlanta City Council member. I am the 60th and current Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.

Who is Keisha Lance-Bottoms?

300

FINAL JEOPARDY - Who is the dancer, director, choreographer, and founder of a dance company created in 1958 that is still entertaining the world today?

Who is Alvin Ailey?