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100
This woman known as the "Moses" of her people led the escape system known as the underground railroad
Who is Harriet Tubman
100
One of the spearheads of the civil rights movement this man was known for his "I Have a Dream Speech" as well as the March from Selma to Montgomery
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
100
This woman was known for her defiance in her refusal to give up her seat to a white male
Who is Rosa Parks
100
This HBCU was known for having the first "Black Law School" in the country
What is Howard University
100
This man was born and raised in Gary, Indiana and was known not only for his musical talent but also for his philanthropic work
Who is Michael Jackson
200
This was one of the many songs used during slavery referencing the "Big Dipper" helping slaves to escape north
What is Follow the Drinking Gourd
200
This man was a political leader and urban activist who co-founded the Black Panthers
Who is Huey Newton
200
These "nine" students were blocked from attending school in Arkansas
Who are the Little Rock Nine
200
This man was known for ending a state take over at a rough high school in Patterson, New Jersey
Who is Principal Joe Clark
200
This man was known for being 1984 first round draft pick and 6x NBA champion
Who is Michael Jordan
300
In 1863, this document was signed by Abraham Lincoln to end slavery
What is The Emancipation Proclamation
300
This man was and still is greatly celebrated in South African he was the founder and leader of the African National Congress and fought to end Apartheid
Who is Nelson Mandela
300
This was the year the VRA ( Voters Registration Act was Passed)
When was 1965
300
Martin Luther King Jr. Received his doctorate at this school
What is Boston University
300
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
Who is Muhammad Ali
400
This was the first state in the 13 colonies to abolish slavery
What is Vermont
400
" A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything"
Who is Malcolm X
400
This was the length of time the Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted
How Long is one year
400
This little girl was known as the first black child to attend an all white elementary school in the south
Who is Ruby Bridges
400
This dance move was created in the 1950s by Chubby Checker
What is The Twist
500
This was the name of the Abolitionist newspaper Fredrick Douglass founded
What is The North Star
500
This woman was the first black Secretary of State
Who is Condolezza Rice
500
Martin Luther King Jr. Wrote these "letters" while in jail in Birmingham
What are Letters from a Birmingham Jail
500
Martin Luther King Jr. received his B.A. in Sociology from this college
What is Morehouse College
500
This 1984 sitcom was the highest ranking sitcom for 5 consecutive years
What is The Cosby Show