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100

This African-American tradition involves jumping over this object at a wedding.

What is a broom?

100

He was a famous boxer known for saying, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”

Who is Muhammad Ali?

100

This abolitionist led dozens of enslaved people to freedom using the Underground Railroad.

Who is Harriet Tubman?

100

This rapper-turned-actor starred in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Who is Will Smith?

100

"Mom I'm hungry can we stop by Mcdonald's?"

WGMAH or YGMM?

We got Mcdonald's at home 

Or

You got Mcdonald's money?

200

This global movement began in 2013 in response to violence against Black individuals.

What is Black Lives Matter?

200

This gymnast has multiple moves named after her and is considered the greatest of all time.

Who is Simone Biles?

200

This cultural movement in the 1920s–30s celebrated Black art, music, and writing in NYC.

What is the Harlem Renaissance?

200

He portrayed King T’Challa in Black Panther.

Who is Chadwick Boseman?

200

What might your mom say if you try to act grown?


INOOYLF

I’m not one of yo lil friends

300

This messy but iconic reality show launched Cardi B into fame.

(What is Love & Hip Hop: New York?)

300

This artist is the youngest solo artist ever to win Album of the Year at the Grammys twice. 

Who is Beyoncé?

300

This amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.

What is the 13th Amendment?

300

This comedian, actor, and producer created and starred in Get Out and Nope.

Who is Jordan Peele?

300

What might a friend say when they wouldn't do what you're doing?

YAGO or YBTM

You a good one

Or

You better than me 

400

She was a breakout star on Flavor of Love and coined the phrase "pop off."

Who is Tiffany “New York” Pollard?

400

This author and poet wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Who is Maya Angelou?

400

This 1955 event began when Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat.

What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

400

This man was a famous abolitionist and orator who escaped slavery and later advised presidents.

Who is Frederick Douglass?

400

What might your mom say when you're being "disrespectful" or acting tough?

IBYITWAICTYO

I bought you in this world and I can take you out

500

Who was the face of a scandal for yelling at Jay-Z? Bonus points if you know where..

Who is Solange and the elevator?

500

This NASA mathematician's calculations were critical to the success of the first U.S. spaceflights. Hint: Hidden Figures

Who is Katherine Johnson?

500

This Supreme Court case declared “separate but equal” unconstitutional in public schools.

What is Brown v. Board of Education?

500

This rapper and flutist has 4 Grammys. 

Who is Lizzo?

500

What might your mom say when you're singing a song a little too hard?

IHYKTSWLYKTS

I hope you know that school work like you know them songs