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This civil rights leader delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington in 1963.

Who is MLK Jr.?


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The first African American woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932.

Who is Bessie Coleman?

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This basketball player is best known for playing for the Chicago Bulls, leading them to six NBA Championships.

Who is Michael Jordan?

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This "Queen of Soul" is famous for hits like "Respect" and "Chain of Fools."

Who is Aretha Franklin?

100

Name this song.

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What is Stay Flo? 

Solange

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This man, known for his “By Any Means Necessary” speech, was a leading figure in the Nation of Islam.

Who is Malcolm X?

200

Sarah Boone's major contribution to modern household technology, making it easier to keep your clothes wrinkle free.

What is an ironing board?

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In 2001, this dynamic duo became the first set of sisters to compete in the US Open's Grand Slam Final.

Who are Venus and Serena Williams?

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This Marvel film heavily influenced by various African Cultures became the first superhero film to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.

What is Black Panther?

Released in 2018. Directed by Ryan Coogler.

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Name this song.

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What is Intimidated?

Kaytranada feat. H.E.R.

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This man was the first African American to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1967.

Who is Thurgood Marshall?

300

This African American scientist invented the modern-day traffic light.

Who is Garrett Morgan?

Patented in 1923.

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The first F1 driver to reach 100 Grand Prix wins, while advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in motor sports?

Who is Lewis Hamilton?

300

Cuba Gooding Jr. stars as "Tre" in this 1991 film directed by John Singleton, a coming-of-age film set in South Central LA.

What is Boyz n the Hood?

300

Name this song.

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What is Pink + White?

By Frank Ocean

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The first Black president of South Africa, he was also a key figure in the fight against apartheid.

Who is Nelson Mandela?

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Philip B. Downing invented this item in 1857 that allowed people to drop off mail near their homes rather than having to visit the post office.

What is a mailbox?

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This baseball player holds the record for most career home runs, with 762.

Who is Barry Bonds?

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This television sitcom made its debut on Fox in 1993. The show centers around six friends living in Brooklyn, New York. Its stars include Queen Latifah.

What is Living Single?

400

Name this song.

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What is I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)?

by Whitney Houston

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A pioneering African American filmmaker, legendary New York Knicks fan, directed the groundbreaking film "Do the Right Thing" in 1989.

Who is Spike Lee?

500

This inventor is best known for his improvement of the carbon filament in light bulbs, making electricity more reliable and longer lasting.

Who is Lewis Howard Latimer?

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This American gymnast became the first black woman to win Olympic Gold in the Women's Individual All Around.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
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This legendary actor broke barriers as the first American African to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1963 film "Lillies of the Field".

Who is Sidney Poitier?
500

Name this song.

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What is All The Stars?

By Kendrick Lamar with SZA