College
Black figures
Enter-
tainment
African-American History
Miscellaneous
100

Who founded Tuskegee University?

Booker T Washington 

100

Who said the quote, “I have a dream.” in movement with the focus on equality and mutual living?

Martin Luther King Jr.

100

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

100

When was segregation abolished?

1965

100

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

200

What was the first HBCU to open?

Cheyney university of Philadelphia 

200

Who was the 44th president?

Barack Obama 

200

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

200

What were 3 specific protest used during the Civil Rights movement?

Montgomery Bus Boycott

I have a dream rally

March on Washington 

Greensboro sit-ins

200

Who is deemed the greatest basketball player of all time?

Micheal Jordan 

Lebron James 

300

What HBCU has the highest success in enrolling grad students into medical school?

Xavier University

300

Who was the first black person to refuse to give up their seat for a passenger?

Claudette Colvin

300

Deemed the voice of God, he is most known for his perfect voice for narrating over many popular movies

Morgan Freeman

300

When year did the slave trade end?

1808

300

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

400

When were colleges opened up for African Americans to legally attend?


1835

400

What lady escaped slavery and helped over 30 slaves escape through 13 slave escapes missions?

(Bonus points if you name the passage)

Harriet Tubman

400

Dubbed the “Queen of all media”, she is known for her long lasting talk shows

Oprah Winfrey

400

Who were the 3 biggest figures in the Underground Railroad?

Harriet Tubman

Frederick Douglass 

Josiah Henson

more

400

What was the first HBCU to win a division level conference?

Texas Western University 

500

Who was the first African American to graduate from a college?

John Chavis

500

Who were the founders of the NAACP?

[Name 1]

W.E.B DuBois

Ida B. Wells

Mary White Ovington

500

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

500

What was the first country in Africa Europeans took slaves from?

Angola

500

Who is considered the father of black history month?

Dr. Carter G. Woodson