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100
This Detroit-born artist was well know for their gospel and R&B works, but was never apart of the Motown label.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
100
The first black mayor of Detroit moved to the Black Bottom neighborhood with his family in 1923.
Who is Coleman Young?
100
The owner and founder of Hitsville USA.
Who is Berry Gordy?
100
This large festival was started in 1983 by the "Afro-American Museum of Detroit," (now called The Wright) and is held annually in Hart Plaza.
What is the African World Festival?
100
Closet country to Detroit.
What is Canada?
200
From "Detroit Red" to el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, this prominent human rights activist was a fixture of the civil rights movement and Black liberation across the nation.
Who is Malcolm X?
200
This freeway was built in 1956, running through much of the Paradise Valley section of Black Bottom, forcing out its inhabitants.
What is the Edsel Ford/375 freeway?
200
This artist(s) either lived or were originally born in Detroit and were labelmates of Hitsville USA.
Who is
Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Martha Reeves.
200
Created by this famous doctor, this museum's doors officially opened in 1965, with its third and final location opening in 1997, dedicated to African American History.
Who is Charles H. Wright?
200
Hit TV sitcom in the 90s starred Tia and Tamera Mowry was set in Detroit, MI.
What is Sister, Sister?
300
Known for their most famous speech "Ain't I a Woman?", this civil rights activist spent the last half of her life in Michigan.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
300
This city has the highest number of Black occupants.
What is Highland Park?
300
This group was accepted at the discretion of Gordy, who initially only wanted one child act (which was Stevie Wonder at the time).
Who is the Jackson 5?
300
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered this most infamous speech for the first time at the Walk to Freedom in 1963, at Cobo Hall (Huntington Place). This speech was also recorded and distributed through the Motown label.
What is "I Have A Dream?"
300
Detroit-bred snack company.
What is Better Made?
400
Although several came before them, this Detroiter was a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
400
Established in 1836, this church served as a final stop for slaves escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
What is Detroit Second Baptist?
400
A nod to the Motor City is the name of the label created by Berry Gordy
What is Motown?
400
In its 150+ year history, Wayne State has had this many Black presidents.
What are two (2) presidents?
400
The Fist statue in Hart Plaza honors this boxing legend.
Who is Joe Louis?
500
The Sean Anderson Foundation was created by this commonly known Detroit rapper, providing countless opportunities to underserved children and families.
Who is Big Sean?
500
This side of town is home to the Avenue of Fashion, located on Livernois Ave., known for having one of the largest areas of Black-owned businesses.
What is the West Side?
500
The number of artists that are apart of the Motown label today.
What is 200+?
500
This 5 day disturbance was started by unrest between police and Black Detroit residents, known as the "long hot summer of ____."
What is the 67 riots?
500
What is the Spirit of Detroit?