He started the Back to Africa Movement, and was later deported back to his homeland in Jamaica.
Marcus Garvey
100
In what year did Thriller come out?
1983
100
This battle-rap female musician is causing controversy with a 7 minute diss track she recently put out.
Remy Ma
100
Who coined the saying "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
Muhammad Ali
100
Who is the first African-American woman to win a Tony, Emmy and Oscar for acting?
Viola Davis
200
Who was the first Black Miss America?
Vanessa Williams
200
This feel good song by Bobby McFerrin became a worldwide hit in 1988:
"Don't Worry, Be Happy"
200
Often called the Godfather of Gangsta Rap, he was a member of the controversial rap group NWA and died of AIDS-related issues.
Eazy-E
200
Who received the NFL Most Valuable Player award for 2015?
Cam Newton
200
This actor is the only African-American to take home multiple acting Oscars, winning in 1990 for his supporting role as Pvt. Trip in Glory and in 2002 for his lead role in Training Day.
Denzel Washington
300
In what landmark decision did the Supreme Court declare that laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional?
Loving v. Virginia
300
Record Producer, rapper, entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs named his restaurants:
"Justin's", after his son
300
When was Kanye West's Debut Album "College Dropout" released?
2004
300
Who received the NBA Most Valuable Player award for 2015-16?
Stephen Curry
300
At just 25, this former American Idol contestant won the best supporting actress Oscar for her debut film role as Effie White in Dreamgirls.
Jennifer Hudson
400
What are the other two countries that also observe Black History Month?
UK and Canada
400
What former group was Sisqo a part of?
Dru Hill
400
What was the name of Jay Z's first album?
Reasonable Doubt
400
First Black heavyweight boxing champion.
Jack Johnson
400
This actress called her Oscar "the hottest guy in the room" after she accepted the statuette from Christian Bale at the 2012 ceremony. Winning best supporting actress for her role as Minny Jackson in The Help
Octavia Spencer
500
Who was the first black woman to go to space?
Mae Jemison
500
This talented hip-hop and R&B record producer lended his vocal talents to several artists' albums such as Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, and Ginuwine:
Timbaland
500
Carl Mitchell is the original name of what long time rapper?
Twista
500
Earvin “Magic” Johnson played for what college basketball
team?
Michigan State Spartans
500
During the first year of the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, these two African-American musicians took home the best original song Oscar for "Glory" from Selma.