Motown
What was Motown?
It was a record label that became its own genre of music.
Who was Malcolm X?
He was a civil rights leader during the 1960s.
What sport did Jackie Robinson play?
Baseball
No
What was the name of Oprah's TV show?
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Motor + Town for Detroit, Michigan.
What religion did Malcolm X join?
The Islamic Religion
What was Jackie Robinson's number?
42
What does 'boycotting' mean?
Refusing to shop at that store
What was Oprah's original name?
Orpah
What does "R&B" stand for?
Rhythm and Blues
True or False: Malcolm X believed peaceful protest was enough to create lasting change
False.
What was the team Jackie Robinson played for?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
True or False: Martin Luther King Jr. believed peaceful protest was enough to create lasting change
True
What type of product did Oprah promote in her club?
Books!
Why were black artists excluded from the music industry?
Racism and segregation
The 'X' in Malcolm X's name is a rejection of what?
What award did Jackie Robinson receive?
He received 'Rookie of the Year.'
Why was Martin Luther King Jr. first arrested?
For organizing a boycott
What state was Oprah born in?
Mississippi
What was the song that saved Motown Records?
Marvelettes- Please Mr. Postman
Why did Malcolm X leave the Nation of Islam ?
He left because he had disagreements with their leader, Elijah Muhamad.
Why was Jackie Robinson important to the Civil Rights movement of the 20th century?
He was the first figure in integrated sports
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream?
That children all around the world would love and respect one another regardless of race or ethnicity.
What did Oprah do after her talk show ended?
She created her own TV network, produced movies, wrote books, and published her own Magazine