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100

This NBA basketball player scored 81 points in a single game and gave himself the nickname "Black Mamba"

Kobe Bryant

100

T'Challa, known as the Black Panther was played by which famous actor. 

Chadwick Boseman

100

This case resulted in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that no black-free person or black enslaved person could be a U.S. citizen.

Dred v. Scott case.

100

This song is widely known as the Black National Anthem.

Lift Every Voice

100

Cardi B roes to fame after starring in what reality TV show on VH1. 

Love and Hip Hop.

200

Singer Lauryn Hill was a part of this group.

The Fugees

200

Name the famous director responsible for striking horror/thriller films such as Get Out and Us.

Jordan Peele 

200

Who was the first African American millionaire?

Madam C.J Walker

200

Which city is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of hip hop?

The Bronx, NY

200

Name the very famous gossip blog that is always spilling the tea, and has taken over social media. Reporting on celebrity gossip, politics, and much more. 

The Shaderoom

300

This tennis player won more Grand Slam singles titles (23) than any other woman or man during the open era

Serena Williams

300

Name the infamous director who is responsible for classic films such as Do The Right Thing, She's Gotta Have It, and Crooklyn .

Spike Lee.

300

Who was the first black woman to be elected to congress?

Shirly Chisholm 

300

An invitation to this gathering is not easy to come by, just one mistake and your access can/will be immediately revoked. 

The Cookout

300

In recent news, this woman has become very well known for getting into a very sticky situation that left her hair stationary for over a month. 

Gorilla Glue Girl (Tessica Brown)

400

This famous singer added more electronic components to his songs to create smoother dancefloor-friendly sounds,creating a name for himself as the "King of Pop".

Michael Jackson

400

This California native has the great ability to bring historic events to life, this director is responsible for films such as Selma, When They See Us, and the 13th.

Ava DuVernay 

400

This South African leader spent 27 years in prison for  fighting against apartheid (which is South Africa’s institutionalized system of white supremacy and racial segregation).

Nelson Mandela 

400

This man is known as "the Godfather of Soul" was one of the founding fathers of funk music and is known for his exciting performance and unique dance styles.

James Brown?

400

This comedian born in Phildelphia, PA is well known for his diminutive stature as well as his stand up and film roles

Kevin Hart

500

This baseball player played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues until they would be the first African-American to integrate the white major leagues.

Jackie Robinson

500

This is known as the 1st Black sitcom.

Good Times

500

This national scholarship program is named after Americas first African American supreme court justice. 

Thurgood Marshall 

500

known for her hits such as "At Last", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" this american singer passed away in 2012

Etta James

500

In 2018, he was named the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's Men's ready-to-wear line and has a very famous fashion mentor and friend named Kanye West. 

Virgil Abloh

600

This black rapper has made millions from several multi-platinum albums and has also stared on the famous television show Power.

50 Cent

600

Name the lead actor in the movie "Training Day", "The Equalizer", and "Flight".

Denzel Washington

600

What is the name of the first historically black college/university in America?

Cheyney University

600

As a child this is the time you had to be back in the house.

When the street lights came on.

600

This shoe is the most popular shoe in black culture.

Jordans/ Air Jordans
700

This gymnast owns the most world medals in U.S. history.

Simone Biles

700

Name 3 phrases from the movie "Friday".

"You got knocked the f*** out!"

"Bye, Felica."

"And you know this, Man!"

Other acceptable answers:

"Oh, that was different." (In reference to why Red didn't help Smokey when he was in some trouble in the backyard.)

"Daaaaaang!"

"Fired on your day off."

"Ham, No Burger."


700

He started the "Back to Africa Movement" and was later deported back to his homeland in Jamaica. Identify him from the list below.

1. Marcus Garvey

2. Louis Farrakhan

3. Elijah Muhammad


1. Marcus Garvey

700

When you went to a buffet with adults as a child, this is the age you told people you were.

12 years old or younger.

700

Respond to this state: "Ma, can we go to McDonald's?"

"Do you got McDonold's money"


800

Ties the Beetles as the artists with the most "hot 100" top 10's in a single decade.

Drake

800

Danny Glover did an excellent job on the movie. However, we want you to name the author of the book "The Colour Purple".

Alice Walker

800

This man invented peanut butter.

George Washington Carver

800

This was a sign that it was a cleaning day in your house.

music blasting from the speakers

800

This popular rap artist’s real name is Nayvadius Wilburn

Future

900

His original name was Lesane Parish Crooks and he was one of the most influential rappers of all time- as he was one of the leading names in 1990s gangsta rap revolution.

Tupac Shakur
900

Name this character and the movie he belongs to.


Ed from Good Burger
900

The first African American actress to win an Academy Award for best actress.

Halle Berry

900

This flavor of Koolaid is regarded as the best flavor of Koolaid.

Grape/Purple

900

With a total of 28 awards and 79 nominations, this person is the most awarded and nominated woman, the most awarded singer, and the second-most awarded person in Grammy history

Beyonce

1000

Despite being diagnosed with polio as a child, she grew up to become the fastest woman in the world of her generation and was the first American woman to win 3 Gold medals at the Olympics.

Wilma Rudolph

1000

Name the movie this quote is from. ""I loves Harpo. God knows I do. But I'd kill him dead before I let him beat me." 

The Colour Purple

Also quoted in one of Tyler Perry's Madea movies.

1000

Booker T. Washington was the founder and president of what educational institution?

Tuskegee Institute

1000

This is what your momma said she was not whenever you were in trouble.

Your little friend from school.Boo Boo the fool, the one, born yesterday, other responses: consult the judges 

1000

Motown music derives it's name from what U.S city?

Motor Town, Detroit