Historic Black Figures
Who's quote is this?
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self‐evident, that all men are created equal."
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the lead singer for Jackson five?
Michael Jackson
Who wrote the song "Heart on Ice"?
Rod Wave
Rosa Parks became famous for ___________ in 1955.
Refusing to give up her seat.
Who was the lead actor in Black Panther?
RIP Chadwick Boseman
Who was the first black Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
Who is the mother of Blue Ivy Carter?
Beyonce
Who wrote a song containing this lyric:
"Some people search for a fountain
Promises forever young"
Alicia Keys
The _________ was used to lead thousands of slaves to Freedom.
Underground Railroad
What famous Actor plays the voice of Donkey in "Shrek"?
Eddie Murphy
What famous poet said:
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."
Maya Angelou
What famous jazz artist had the nickname of "Satchmo", "Satch", or "Pops"?
Louis Armstrong
What group produced the song "End of the Road"?
Boyz II Men
Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
Name the trilogy series that stars Ice Cube:
Hint: One is based around Christmas
Friday
Next Friday
Friday After Next
How many times was Jackie Robinson hit by a pitch in his career?
72
What rapper has the most grammy's?
Hint: 24 grammy's
Jay-Z
Which boy group produced the song "My girl"?
Mindless Behavior
Which march took five days to complete?
Hint: It took place in Montgomery Alabama
Selma to Montgomery March
What is the name of the movie based on the true story of Michael Lewis' Life?
The Blind Side
From 1963-1966, who was the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?
John Lewis
Who had a vocal range spanning 3 octaves?
Hint: Jazz artist
Ella Fitzgerald
Who has the most number 1 hits in hip-hop?
Drake
How did the black lives matter movement start?
With a tweet
What is the name of the movie that stars both Tupac and Janet Jackson?
Poetic Justice