The Black Church
The letters A.M.E in A.M.E. Zion stand for this.
What is African Methodist Episcopal?
He said, "I shook up the world!" after defeating Sony Liston for the Heavyweight Champion Title in 1964.
Who is Mohammad Ali?
At the 1988 Democratic Convention he delivered what is know as the "Keep Hope Alive" speech.
In 1977 this saga aired in January 1977.
What is Root by Alex Haley.
The letters BLM stand for?
Black Lives Matter
Thought to be the largest Movement in US History.
William J. Seymour started this three-year revival beginning on April 9, 1906.
What is the Azusa Street Revival?
He Said, "Success is not only for the elite. Success is there for those who want it, plan for it, and take action to achieve it."
Who is Jim Brown?
Howard University graduate and now highest ranking African American and first Asia American vice president.
Who is Ka-mal-a Harris?
Let's put some respect on her name.
the Black Entertainment channel was launched in 1980 by this man.
Who is Bob Johnson?
This 49'er took a knee not to pan for gold but in civil disobedience
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
Founded April 1997 in Charlotte North Carolina
What is The Fountain of Living Waters?
Founder and Pastor, Elder Edward Turner
At 22 she earned 37.4 million dollars in prize money and endorsements making her this highest paid female athlete.
Who was Naomi Osaka?
Who is Michelle Obama?
Actress:
227, Boyz in the Hood, Poetic Justice, Higher Learning, Friday, Enemy of the State, Daddy Daycare, Ray, This Christmas, The Boondocks, American Crime, If Beale Street Could Talk, Watchmen, One Night in Miami...
Who is Regina King?
He said, "If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing."
Who is Malcolm X?
This city is where the first black church, The First African Baptist Church is located.
What is Savannah Georgia?
1777
This cool runner, is not an American, but holds the world record for the 100m dash 9.58sec.
Who is Usain Bolt?
In 1968 she was the first black woman elected to United States Congress, representing New York's 12th congressional district from 1969-1983.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Maya Angelou's torch is in good hands. This 22 year old Harvard University graduate was chosen to write and recite her own poem at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
He asked Netflix subscribers to boycott the show bearing his name until Netflix agreed to pay him.
Who is Dave Chappelle?
Gotta fight for your name
He said, “If today's church does not recapture the sacrificial spirit of the early church, it will lose its authenticity, forfeit the loyalty of millions, and be dismissed as an irrelevant social club with no meaning for the twentieth century.”
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
This fashionista still holds the women's 100m dash record; set in 1988.
Who is Florence Griffith-Joyner
Name the first Black Mayor of
1. Charlotte NC
2. Philadelphia PA
or 3. Columbia SC
Who is?
1. Harvey Gantt 1983
2. Wilson Goode 1979
3. Steven Benjamin 2010
Whoppi Goldberg and John Legend are the only African American entertainers, so far, to win these 4 awards.
What are Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony (EGOT)?
He said, "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
Who John Lewis?