Movies & Music
Which iconic role is Chadwick Boseman best known for in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
T'Challa/Black Panther
What is Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant's primary field of expertise?
Large carnivore ecology and conservation.
Which dance move did Michael Jackson patent, and in which music video was it prominently featured?
The anti-gravity lean in the "Smooth Criminal" music video.
What was Malcolm X's stance on Black Americans defending themselves against aggression?
He urged Black Americans to protect themselves "by any means necessary."
Which poem did Maya Angelou recite at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993?
"On the Pulse of Morning."
Finish the Lyric: My Daddy Alabama Mama Louisiana you...
Mix that negro with that creole make a Texas-bama
In what year was the Bel Air Colored School completed?
1942
What was the primary focus of Madam C.J. Walker's business?
Developing and selling hair and beauty products designed specifically for Black women.
What was the primary mission of the NAACP at its inception?
To secure the rights guaranteed in the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
What was the title of Adichie's first novel, and in what year was it published?
"Purple Hibiscus," in 2003.
He was born January 26, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas and at the age 11 was appointed chior director, Who is this famous person?
Kirk Franklin
What significant barrier did Bessie Coleman overcome in 1921?
She became the first American woman to obtain an international pilot’s license.
What was one of Carver's significant contributions to sustainable agriculture?
Promoting crop rotation methods to improve soil health.
List one Fraternity and one Sorority that is part of the Divine Nine.
Fraternity:
Sorority:
Which Nigerian artist is credited with the creation of Afrobeat?
Fela Kuti is credited with the creation of a music genre that fuses African music with Black American influences, such as jazz, soul, and funk (Afrobeats).
What prestigious award did Bob Marley receive from the Recording Academy in 2001?
The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
What cause did Mary Church Terrell champion throughout her life?
Equal rights
Name one of Granville T. Woods' inventions that revolutionized transportation and briefly describe its function.
The Synchronous Multiplex Railway Telegraph allowed communication between moving trains and railway stations, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
What was the outcome of the 1947 Journey of Reconciliation?
It was met with minimal violence, although several riders were arrested, and two were sentenced to work on a chain gang in North Carolina.
What significant hint about his future work did Alex Haley include in his 1955 article?
He hinted at the family saga he would later interpret in "Roots."
What was the title of Spike Lee's controversial short film reworking D.W. Griffith's 'The Birth of a Nation'?
The Answer
What initiative documents significant sites capturing Harford County's African American history?
The "Transition to Freedom" initiative
Name two major business ventures or investments associated with Magic Johnson Enterprises.
Investments in Starbucks and ownership stakes in sports teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles FC
What was the Niagara Movement, and what was Du Bois's involvement?
The Niagara Movement was a civil rights group founded in 1905, and Du Bois was a founding member and its titular leader.
What was Angel's Tavern, and why was it significant to Clifton?
Angel's Tavern was a small bar in Fells Point, Baltimore, where Clifton frequently participated in open mic poetry readings.