Film
This 1985 film starred Oprah Winfrey and Whoopie Goldberg
The Color Purple
This 1968 event, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, led to national mourning and riots in several U.S. cities.
(don't overthink it)
The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King
What Divine Nine fraternity was founded last?
Iota Phi Theta
This multi-talented artist, often referred to as the "King of Pop," broke barriers in music with albums like "Thriller" and “Billie Jean.”
Michael Jackson
This was the first black First Lady of the United States
Michelle Obama
This 2018 Marvel superhero film broke box office records and was the first comic book film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards
Black Panther
This boycott, that sparked after the arrest of Rosa Parks, lasted for approx. 13 months.
The Montgomery Bus Boycotts
True or False: There are only 9 historically black fraternities and sororities
False!
There are multiple historically black fraternities and sororities that are not apart of the Divine Nine.
This New York rapper was shot 8 times, and has a song about it.
Who is 50 cent
This poet and writer, best known for works like "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement.
Maya Angelou
What year did Cinderella, the one that Brandy starred in, come out?
A. 1997 B. 1995 C. 1998 D. 1996
B. 1997
In 1925, this cultural, artistic, and intellectual movement took place in New York City, celebrating African American culture, art, and music.
The Harlem Renaissance
Founded in 1867, this all-women’s HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, has a long history of empowering Black women in education and leadership
Spelman College
A jazz singer that broke racial barriers and was very influential to many artists today. She was also know as the "First Lady of Song"
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
This African American gymnast became the first woman to win four gold medals in a single Olympics, cementing her place in sports history
Simone Biles
The 1991 release of this film about a group of young Black men in South Central L.A. became a groundbreaking work that exposed systemic issues in American society.
Boyz n the Hood
This organization, who's slogan is "Black Power," is known for their call for self-defense and resistance to oppression.
What year was National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) founded?
A. 1945 B. 1930 C. 1965 D. 1950
B. 1930
This powerful 1992 song, that was covered by Whitney Houston, became one of the best-selling singles of all time
I Will Always Love You
This woman was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Ida B. Wells
In 2001, what actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first African American woman to do so?
A. Whoopi Goldberg B. Jenifer Lewis C. Halle Berry D. Jada Pinkett Smith
Halle Berry
This 1964 law banned discrimination in public accommodations, education, and employment based on race, color, religion, or national origin
The Civil Rights act of 1964
What is the first HBCU that was founded?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
This rapper, WIDELY known for his battle rap style and lyricism, became an influential figure in the East Coast hip-hop scene in the 1990s.
Who is Notorious B.I.G.
This lady was the first African American woman to run for president and to be elected into the US Congress
Shirley Chisholm