Sports
Who became the first African American to play in major league baseball in the modern era.
Who is Jackie Robinson.
In the famous movie “Black Panther” what continent is Wakanda based in?
What is Africa.
This man was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Who is Thurgood Marshall.
George Washington Carver was known for creating over 300 uses for this agriculture product?
Peanuts
If young metro don’t trust you, what might Future do?
A. Fight You
B. Beat You
C. Shoot You
What is Shoot You?
Who is the Jamaican sprinter who is arguably the fastest man in the world, winning three gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, and becoming the first man in Olympic history to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter races in record times?
Who is Usain Bolt.
This black female artist is the most decorated Grammy award winner.
Who is Beyonce.
Which former boxer said he got the idea to invent the portable electrically heated grill while he was knocked out by Muhammad Ali?
A. George Foreman
B. Mike Tyson
C. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Who is George Foreman?
What city did Rosa Park refuse to give up her seat in?
A. Montgomery, Alabama
B. Tuskegee, Alabama
C. Jacksonville, Tennessee
Where is Montgomery, Alabama.
Which famous actor often known as the “Fresh Prince” won the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance alongside Jazzy Jeff?
Who is Will Smith.
This Compton born and raised athlete has 39 Grand Slam titles and four Olympic Gold medals.
Who is Serena Williams.
What movie is the quote “Bye Felicia” in reference to?
What is Friday.
Who was the first African American women to become a millionaire? She was also very successful in the cosmetic industry?
A. Madam C.J Walker
B. Blu Cantrell
C. Tyra Banks
Who is Madam C.J Walker.
four freshmen students from what Historically Black University participated in the first “sit-in” at a lunch counter.
A. North Carolina A&T
B. Howard University
C. FAMU
What is North Carolina A&T?
What city did Hip Hop originate from?
A. Atlanta
B. Queens
C. The Bronx
Where is the Bronx.
He became the first and only African American male to win the US Open. While he was a trailblazer on the court, he was also a devoted activist off of it.
Who is Arthur Ashe.
What does the term R&B stand for?
What is Rhythm and Blues.
This man not only helped Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb by inventing a carbon filament, but he also helped Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone.
A. Garrett Morgan
B. Lewis Howard Latimer
C. Elijah McCoy
Who is Lewis Howard Latimer.
What was the first HBCU, which paved the way for 104 other historically black colleges?
A. Hampton University
B. Spelman College
C. Lincoln University
Lincoln University
What’s most liable to get you kicked out of the cookout?
A. Mess up the potato salad
B. Walk in and not speak
C. Renege during spades
What is Walk in and not speak
Matthew Robinson won a silver medal in the 200-yard dash following behind which black athlete?
Who is Jesse Owens
DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and ______ are the founding fathers of Hip Hop
A. LL Cool J
B. Grandmaster Flash
C. Doug E. Fresh
Who is Grandmaster Flash
This famous American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator is a professor here at VT. She is well known for her famous “We are Virginia Tech” speech, recited after the loss of 32 Virginia Tech students in 2007.
Who is Nikki Giovanni
What was the name given to the civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States to challenge segregated buses?
What are The Freedom Riders.
According to Kanye West, who DOES NOT have all the answers?
A. Taylor Swift
B. Sway
C. Jay Z
Who is Sway