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Motown
AAVE
2021 Black History
Black TV
To Those We Lost
100

The city where Motown was founded

What is Detroit?

100

The full name for AAVE

What is African American Vernacular English?

100

In January 2021, this woman became the first Black Vice President in American history

Who is Kamala Harris?

100

Will, Carlton, Hilary

What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

100

This religious figure who alongside Nelson Mandela helped to dismantle apartheid in South Africa died on December 26th

Who is Archbishop Desmond Tutu?

200

The founder of Motown

Who is Berry Gordy?

200
A word used to describe someone's romantic partner

What is bae?

200
President Biden signed legislation making this a national holiday

What is Juneteenth?

200

Carl, Harriette, Steve

What is Family Matters?

200

This rapper (and occasional actor) was known for his hits such as "Party Up (Up in Here)" and "Where the Hood At?"

Who is DMX?

300

This group, headed by this famous artist who later went solo, was the most commercially successful Motown artist

Who are The Supremes?

300

When someone spreads gossip

What is spill the tea?

300

These two Black women athletes sparked conversations around mental health by withdrawing from several global tournaments and events

Who are Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles?

300

Issa, Lawrence, Molly

What is Insecure?

300

This iconic actress died on January 28th at the age of 96 and was known for her storied career with roles in "Sounder", "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman", "Diary of a Mad Black Woman", "The Help", and "How to Get Away with Murder"

Who is Cicely Tyson?

400
The year Motown was founded
What is 1959?
400

Used in AAVE to mean going to

What is finna?

400

This singer and business mogul became a billionaire in 2021, making her the richest female musician in the world

Who is Rihanna?
400

Louise, George, Lionel

What is The Jeffersons?

400
This baseball player nicknamed "Hammer" died on January 22nd and was best known for smashing Babe Ruth's homerun record, which he then kept for 33 years - among his many other records

Who is Hank Aaron?

500

This group was the first artists signed to the Motown label

Who are The Miracles?

500

Used in AAVE to mean lying

What is cap?

500

In July, 14 year old Zalia Avant-garde became the first Black person to win this academic competition after 100 years

What is the Scripps National Spelling Bee?

500

Khadijah, Synclaire, Maxine

What is Living Single?

500

This fashion designer died too soon on November 28th, and was known for his many artistic collaborations with Kanye West. Following the establishment of his fashion house Off White, he became the first Black artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear line

Who is Virgil Abloh