Black History
Washington DC
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
What is Hoppin John?
What was the name of the influential record label founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in Detroit, which played a pivotal role in the development of Motown music.
Motown Records
A Different World
Soul Train was created and hosted by which TV presenter?
Don Corenelius
Who became the first Black American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Lillies in the field" in 1963?
Syndey Poitier
Corn Bread
What style of music originated in the Black American communities in the Southern United States and combines elements of spirituals, work songs, and the blues.
Gospel
"Good Times", a sitcom following a family of five in Chicago, starred comedian Jimmie Walker as eldest son J.J. Evans. What was his signature catchphrase.
Dy-no-mite
Jackie Robinson debuted in the MLB at first base for which team?
Brooklyn Dodgers
Who was the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot license?
Bessie Coleman
This is the official dish of Louisiana. What is it called?
Gumbo
What groundbreaking television miniseries, based on Alex Hailey's book, traced the journey of Black American family from slavery in the 20th century.
Roots
In which comedian led sitcom does the star both narrate the show and addresses the audience simply as "America".
The Bernie Mac Show
In what year did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
1955
Who was the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, earning the honor for her role in "Ghost" in 1990?
Whoopi Goldberg
The fruit in this dish is the state fruit of Georgia. Can you tell us the name?
Peach Cobbler
What acclaimed director is known for films such as "Malcom X" and "Do the right thing".
Spike Lee
This show premiered in 1975, was the first to depict a Black and White interracial marriage in primetime television.
The Jeffersons
Which civil rights activist, known for her powerful singing, was also called the "Queen of Gospel"?
Mahalia Jackson
This man was the first African American to earn a PhD from Howard University. His ideas were used as a foundation for the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's and 1960's. Who was he?
W.E.B. DuBois
Ham Hocks are what part of the pig?
The joint connecting the feet to the legs
Who was the African American musician known as the "King of Jazz" and one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz music.
Louis Armstrong
What Black TV show follows a group of friends living in Brooklyn.
Living Single