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100

This civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

100

Known as the "King of Pop," this artist recorded hit albums such as Thriller and Bad.

Who is Michael Jackson?

100
What is the name of the person who broke the color barrier in baseball and became the first African American to play in the major leagues?
Who is Jackie Robinson
100

This groundbreaking singer was known as the "Queen of Soul" and recorded hits such as "Respect" and "Think."

Who is Aretha Franklin?

100

I used to be a BSA member, I am ambidextrous, and a star of our basketball team. Who am I?

 Who is Ryder Rasch

200

In 1955, this seamstress and civil rights activist refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, helping spark the bus boycott movement.

Who is Rosa Parks?

200

Which black female artist currently has the highest number of Grammys? 

Who is Beyonce

200

Which basketball player is the leading scorer of all time in his career with the NBA?

Who is LeBron James

200
Who was the first male to win two awards for both Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actor in a Supporting Role?
Who is Denzel Washington
200

I was born in Germany, and unknowingly called Drake "fat" to his face. I am one of the main BSA faculty members.

Who is Ms. Dugan

300

This formerly enslaved abolitionist became a powerful speaker and writer, publishing his autobiography in 1845.

Who is Frederick Douglass?

300

Which artist holds the record for most-chart topping songs on the Billboard 100?

Who is Drake

300

Known as the "Bayou Barbie", she was the fastest WNBA player to record 500+ points and 500+ rebounds, achieving the milestone in just 38 games

Who is Angel Reese

300

Michael B. Jordan recently won Best Actor for his portrayal of this set of twins in the movie Sinners.

Who are Smoke and Stack

300

I am 6’6”, a professional dancer, and the oldest of 10 siblings. Who am I?

Who Is Mr. Murray

400

On December 1, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln announced this executive order that took effect on January 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.


What is the Emancipation Proclamation?

400

This Detroit-based record label launched the careers of artists like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and Marvin Gaye.

What is Motown Records?

400
Which famous athlete said, "Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong."
Who is Muhammad Ali
400

This pioneering filmmaker became the first Black director to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for the 2018 film BlacKkKlansman.

Who is Spike Lee?

400

I used to be a red belt in taekwondo and I can moonwalk. Who am I?

Who is Miles Hunter

500
"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything" was said by which famous civil rights leader?
Who is Malcolm X
500

This singer-songwriter's album Songs in the Key of Life is considered one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

Who is Stevie Wonder?

500

This athlete won four Olympic gold medals in track and field and later became a prominent advocate for women's sports and civil rights.

Who is Wilma Rudolph?

500

Before becoming an EGOT winner, this entertainer gained fame as a cast member on The Color Purple and later starred in films such as Ghost and Sister Act.

Who is Whoopi Goldberg?

500

I'm a prominent Riverdale Faculty member who worked as the assistant to the general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. I also worked as an East Coast Scout for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Who is Mr. Sipp