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"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" is a direct quote from this Civil Rights leader

Martin Luther King Jr

100

This poet wrote “Still I Rise” and recited it at President Clinton’s inauguration.


Maya Angelou

100

What does your mom say when she hears you are crying?

"Stop crying before I give you something to cry about"

100

Who is the lead actor in the Fresh Prince

Will Smith

100

"I heard someone tell me I fell off, ooo I needed that" is a line from this Canadian rappers song "Headlines"

Drake

200

Founded in 1909, this civil rights organization’s name includes the phrase ‘Advancement of Colored People.’

NAACP 

200

This Black director made history with Black Panther, one of the highest‑grossing films ever.


Ryan Coogler

200

You go to hang out with your friends, your mom says you should be back by when?

Before the street lights come on

200

"Bye Felicia" became popular after this 1995 movie

Friday

200

This artist revolutionized the music industry with his album Songs in the Key of Life

Stevie Wonder

300

The National Civil Rights Museum is located in what U.S. city?

Memphis, TN 

300

 This fashion designer became the first Black artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear line. Many Black Artists have mentioned him in their songs.


Virgil Abloh

300

This phrase (debatably a threat) is your mom reminding you of your origins

I brought you into this world, don't make me take you out of it

300

This 4 time Emmy winning show began in 2021 and features characters such as Janine Teagues, Mr. Johnson, Barbara Howard, Gregory Eddie, and Ava Coleman

Abbott Elementary

300

This R&B artists real name is Solána Imani Rowe

SZA

400

Which country was the first in Africa to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957?

Ghana

400

Obama was the _th president of the United States of America

44th

400

You want to get McDonalds but, in response your mom asks this important question?

You got McDonalds money?

400

The series follows an upper middle class African-American family led by Andre 'Dre' Johnson and Rainbow Johnson with children Jr., Jack, and Diane

Black-ish

400

What was the title of this rappers 2024 diss track toward Kendrick Lamar which was later deleted after an apology? Rapper name + song name?

J. Cole 7 Minute Drill

500

“Which formerly enslaved man led the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history in 1831?”


Nat Turner-Nat Turner's Rebellion

500

Serena Williams won her 23rd and final Grand Slam singles title at the 2017 Australian Open by defeating this tennis player

Venus Williams

500

I ain't one of your 

your little friends 

500

"You is kind. You is smart. You is important." is said in this movie adaptation of this book?

The Help

500

This Black female jazz artist is considered the "First Lady of Song" 

Ella Fitzgerald