College
Who founded Tuskegee University?
Booker T Washington
Who said the quote, “I have a dream.” in movement with the focus on equality and mutual living?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Better known for Disney shows like K.C. Undercover, this actress starred in recent spider-man films as MJ and and co-starred in Dune
Zendaya
When was segregation abolished?
1965
Known specifically as the king of pop, and the king of music. This singer was known throughout the whole world for amazing hits like “Thriller”, “Billie Jean”, and “Beat it”
Micheal Jackson
What was the first HBCU to open?
Cheyney university of Philadelphia
Who was the 44th president?
Barack Obama
Starring in ”Fresh Prince of Bel-Air“, “Men in Black”, and “Aladdin”, this actor, rapper, and producer has grossed $9.3 billion dollars globally
Will Smith
What were 3 specific protest used during the Civil Rights protests?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
I have a dream rally
March on Washington
Greensboro sit-ins
Who is deemed the greatest basketball player of all time?
Micheal Jordan
Lebron James
What HBCU has the highest success in enrolling grad students into medical school?
Xavier University
Who was the first black person to refuse to give up their seat for a passenger?
Claudette Colvin
Deemed the voice of God, he is most known for his perfect voice for narrating over many popular movies
Morgan Freeman
When year did the slave trade end?
1808
Known as the “Modern King of retro” or “Next King of pop”, this singer has a wide range of song genres, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, rock, and reggae.
Bruno Mars
When were colleges opened up for African Americans to legally attend?
1835
What lady escaped slavery and helped over 30 slaves escape through 13 slave escapes missions?
(Bonus points if you name the passage)
Harriet Tubman
Dubbed the “Queen of all media”, she is known for her long lasting talk shows
Oprah Winfrey
Who were the 3 biggest figures in the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Frederick Douglass
Josiah Henson
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What was the first HBCU to win a division level conference?
Texas Western University
Who was the first African American to graduate from a college?
John Chavis
Who were the founders of the NAACP?
[Name 1]
W.E.B DuBois
Ida B. Wells
Mary White Ovington
Brooklyn-based director and actor known for his works that explains race relations. Best known for his direction of Malcolm X and Bad 25
Spike Lee
What was the first country in Africa Europeans took slaves from?
Angola
Who is considered the father of black history month?
Dr. Carter G. Woodson