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100

The first black president of the US

Who is Barack Obama?

100

This inventor is usually recognized for his discovery of uses peanuts, but he also made many advancements in farming regarding soil chemistry and crop rotation. 

Who is George Washington Carver 

100

This iconic historical figure was the first black man to play in the MLB

Who is Jackie Robinson

100

This musician is commonly referred to as the "King of Pop"

Who is Micheal Jackson

100

This actor played many iconic roles, including T'Challa in the Black Panther Movie

Who is Chadwick Boseman 

200

This was the landmark Supreme Court case that ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional

What is Brown v Board of Education?

200

These popular music genres stem from traditionally African American genres like jazz, swing, and blues

(2 answers) 

What are Rock and Roll and Country

200

This female athlete is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time 

Who is Simone Biles 

200

These three pop stars were members of the famous 90's/00's girl group 'Destiny's Child'

Who are Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams?

200

This 2017 film, directed by Jordan Peel addresses issues of race in America through a horror-thriller narrative 

What is "Get Out"

300

This historian/author was partially responsible for creating Black History Month.

Who is Carter G Woodson

300

These three black, female, mathematicians helped send the US astronauts into space in 1962. Name 1 

Who are Katherine G. Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson?

300

In 1999, this NBA star was named the "The greatest North American Athlete of the 20th Century" by EPSN

Who is Micheal Jordan

300

This artist is commonly known as "The Queen of Soul" 


Hint: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Who is Aretha Franklin

300

This movie was Oprah Winfrey's first acting role. It was also recently rereleased, a musical directed by Oprah. 

What is "The Color Purple"

400

This person was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court

Who is Thurgood Marshall?

400

Lewis Latimer went head to head with Thomas Edison, before teaming up with him in 1884, because of this significant invention.

Carbon filament for long-lasting light bulbs

400

This NBA star was the first player ever to score 100 points in a game

Who is Wilt Chamberland

400

This female star has the most Grammys... ever 


(as of 2023)

Who is Beyonce?

400

This famous musician played Nala in the 2014 version of "The Lion King"

Who is Beyonce

500

This state was the first to elect a black governor 

+100 if you know when

+100 if you know his name

Virginia 

1990

Douglas Wilder

500

In 1752, Benjamin Banneker was the first in America to create an analog version of this extremely important tool, completely out of wooden parts. 



What is a clock?

500

In 1948, this athlete was the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal 


Who is Alice Coachman

500

This is the name of famous rapper Nipsey Hussle's last album

What is 'Victory Lap'

500

In 1939, this actress was the first to black woman to win an Oscar

Who is Hattie McDaniel