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100

The famous black conductor of the underground railroad who helped others escape slavery

Who is Harriet Tubman?

100

This flag was utilized in the 1984 presidential bid of Jesse Jackson

What is a rainbow flag?

100

The first Black woman to win an Emmy Award for lead actress in a TV drama series in 2015

Who is Viola Davis?

100

"Peanut Man" and "Sweet-Potato Man"

Who is George Washington Carver?

100

This is the first state to celebrate Juneteenth

Where is Texas?
200

The woman who is known as "The Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement"

Who is Rosa Parks?

200

In this American reality television series, RuPaul plays host, mentor and inspiration on the search for "America's Next Drag Superstar"

What is RuPaul's Drag Race?

200

The first African American to serve as the United States Secretary of State

Who is Colin Powell?

200

"Black Mamba"

Who is Kobe Bryant?

200

The largest Juneteenth celebration is held at this location

What is Booker T. Washington Park?

300

The African American talk show host who started her own media TV channel.

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

300

In the movie "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar," this straight actor starred alongside Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo as one of three drag queens traveling across country

Who is Wesley Snipes?

300

This annual ceremony honoring black excellence in TV, film and music first aired on June 19, 2001

What is the BET Awards?

300

Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma

What is "Black Wall Street"?

300

This type of cake is typically eaten at a Juneteenth celebration

What is red velvet?

400

This singer started her own beauty line called "Fenty Beauty"

Who is Rihanna?

400

A dance style that involves posing and arose from Harlem Ballroom cultures; danced by African-American and LatinX drag shows and gay men.

What is Vogue (voguing)?

400

First presented on August 13, 1967, this award ceremony was organized by the Beverly Hills Hollywood Branch of the civil rights organization

The NAACP Image Awards

400

Barack Obama warned that black cousins that went by this nickname wouldn't be voting

Who is Pookie?

400

During this year, a group of former slaves pooled together $800 through local churches to purchase 10 acres of land and create Emancipation Park to host Juneteenth celebrations in Houston, TX

What is 1870?

500

The six-year old who was the first African American to attend a desegregated school in 1960.

Who is Ruby Bridges?

500

Our former friend Robert Ponder was very adament that this former Black president was a member of the LGBTQ+ community

Who is Barack Obama?

500

The woman who holds the World Record in the Women's 100-meter dash sprint at 10.49 seconds

Who is Florence Griffith Joyner?

500
Originally referred to as "Colored Normal School at Huntsville"

What is Alabama A&M University?

500

The collection of historical sites and landmarks related to the history of Juneteenth

What is the National Museum of African American History and Culture?