Famous Men
Who was the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi in 1962 amidst violent protests?
James Meredith
Who, after amassing wealth in beauty and cosmetics, founded the first Black-owned bank in the U.S.?
Maggie L. Walker
Which landmark in Alabama was central to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights movement?
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
Which traditional African-American hairstyle involves twisting small sections of hair in tight coils?
Dreadlocks
The Motown Museum, also known as “ Hitsville U.S.A” is located in which city?
Detroit, Michigan
Who was the founder of Black Star Line, a shipping line that facilitated the return of the African diaspora to their ancestral lands?
Marcus Garvey
Issa Rae is the creator and star of which HBO series that started in 2016?
Insecure
Which African- American entrepreneur co-founded the Sundial Brands, the company behind SheaMoisture products?
Richelieu Dennis
The “ ankh” symbol, also known as the “ Key of Life” originates from which ancient civilization?
Egyptian
In 2002, which African-American rapper released the hit song “Hot in Here”?
Nelly
Who was the first African- American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States?
Thurgood Marshall
This acclaimed African-American poet and writer penned “ I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”. Who is she?
Maya Angelou
Which groundbreaking 1970s TV show starred Esther Rolle and John Amos as Florida and James Evans?
Good Times
Who played the character Whitley Gilbert in the TV show “ A Different World”?
Jasmine Guy
This African- American musician revolutionized funk with his Parliament-Funkadelic collective. Who is he?
George Clinton
This African-American astrophysicist and science communicator is known for his work in the Hayden Planetarium and hosting “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”. Who is he?
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Which African-American female entrepreneur founded Blavity, a media startup focusing on Black millennials, in 2014?
Morgan DeBaun
Which media company founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama in 2018, struck a significant deal with Netflix to produce various series and films?
Higher Ground Productions
Which landmark in Alabama was central to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights movement?
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
Who is known for hits such as “ Purple Rain’ and “ When Doves Cry”?
Prince
Which former NFL player took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police violence?
Colin Kaepernick
Who was the first African- American to win an Academy Award for Best Actress in Leading Role?
Halle Berry
Boyz N the Hood, a film depicting life in South Central Los Angeles was directed whom?
John Singleton
In 2015, which state saw the removal of the Confederate flag from its statehouse grounds?
South Carolina
Which building in Harlem, New York, was a leading showcase for African-American artists during the Harlem Renaissance?
Apollo Theater