The First of Black History
The first black woman to own a TV studio.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Finish the movie line and name the film
”Ain’t nobody coming to see you…”
“Otis!”
- The Temptations, David Ruffim
A common expression which suggests black skin doesn’t age or wrinkle
“Black don’t crack.”
What was the name of the name of the system of laws that enforced segregation in the south?
Jim Crow Laws
This gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
The first African American to play in the MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Finish the move line and name the move
“And you’re gonna…”
”…TELL HER”
- Madea‘s Family Reunion
Your mom is NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, one of these…
Your little friend
A prosperous neighborhood in Tulsa Oklahoma that was tragically destroyed in a 1921 massacre.
What is "Black Wall Street"
This famous product, founded by African American Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., made him a fortune selling cookies.
What is Famous Amos Cookies?
First African American to hold a seat on the Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Finish the move line and name the film
”You win some, you lose some..”
“…but you live, you live to fight another day.”
Friday - Pops
What music genre, characterized by its use of turntables and sampling, was founded in Black American communities in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s?
What is Hip Hop?
What was the historic event where nine Black students attempted to attend a formerly segregated high school in Arkansas?
The little rock nine integration
The ideas of this 1960s civil rights activist clashed with Dr. MLK Jr.'s philosophy of peaceful protest. His autobiography was titled "By Any Means Necessary."
Who is Malcolm X?
The first black child to attend a segregated school
Ruby Bridges
What is the name of the character played by Eddie Murphy in Coming to America?
Prince Akeem
This influential record label was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit and played a pivotal role in the development of music.
What is Motown Records?
What year was slavery abolished?
1865
What is Michael Jacksons best selling album?
Bad, 1987
The first African American actress to win an Academy Award for best actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
Jada Pickett Smith got her start on this sitcom.
What is ”A Different World”?
Finish the phrase: “God is good…”
“All the time.”
According to the 1860 census, this percentage of the population represented the approximate amount of slaves throughout the United States.
12%
The first African American woman to refuse to give up her seat on the bus, becoming a catalyst for the famous bus boycott.
Claudette Colvin