Old Generation Black Influencers (20th Century)
Also known by his initials MJ, he is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. His biography on the official National Basketball Association website states: "By acclamation, ________ ______ is the greatest basketball player of all time."
Michael Jordan
He is an American retired politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He's a member of the Democratic Party, and was the first African-American president of the United States.
Barack Obama
This is one of the most prominent Black-led nonprofit organizations, was founded in 2013 as a response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer.
Black Lives Matter (BLM)
What is the symbol for potassium?
K
What is the strongest bone in the human body?
Femur
He was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Muhammad Ali
She is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. She has been noted for her boundary-pushing artistry and her vocal prowess. Her success has made her a cultural icon and earned her the nickname "Queen Bey". She performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child.
Beyoncé
This organization is the nation's largest, oldest, most successful and most comprehensive minority higher-education assistance organization.
The United Negro College Fund
What’s the total number of dots on a pair of dice?
42
Which ancient civilization built the Pantheon and Colosseum and invented the modern-day calendar?
The Roman Empire
Nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", he was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of jazz.
Louis Armstrong
She rose to fame by being a talk-show host, but has become a role model for women worldwide. She uses her social media to raise awareness about numerous social issues and is a big part of the fight against racism.
Oprah Winfrey
This organizations was established in 1909 and is America's oldest and largest civil rights organization. It was formed in New York City by white and Black activists, partially in response to the ongoing violence against Black Americans around the country.
The NAACP or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Which Jamaican runner is an 11-time world champion and holds the record in the 100 and 200-meter race?
Usain Bolt
How many grams are in 1 cup?
128 Grams
He was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. A spokesman for the Nation of Islam until 1964, he was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the Black community.
Malcolm X
She is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th vice president of the United States. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African American and first Asian American vice president.
Kamala Harris
This organization is committed to the health and well-being of Black women and girls through health education, empowerment, and advocacy.”
Black Women for Wellness
Which country invented tea?
China
Which two countries were in a space race to the moon in the 1960s?
The United States of America and the Soviet Union
She was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Madam CJ Walker
She is an American poet and activist. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race, and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. She was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. She published the poetry book The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough in 2015.
Amanda Gorman
This organization is the first nonprofit museum “dedicated to the collection, documentation, preservation, study, and the dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and African Americans.”
The DuSable Museum of African American History
About how many taste buds does the average human tongue have? (Hint: In the thousands)
The average human tongue has around 10,000 taste buds
What Major League Baseball franchise is the most highly decorated with 27 World Series titles?
The New York Yankees