Influential Figures
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100

A Barbarian singer, businesswoman, actress, model, and songwriter. she is known to be one of the most prominent recording artists of the 21st century and created one of the first makeup brands with the largest shade ranges in the makeup industry.

Who is Rihanna?

100

Guess the song: 

Hold up, wait a minute, y'all thought I was finished?
When I bought that Aston Martin, y'all thought it was rented?
Flexin' on these n****, I'm like Popeye on his spinach
Double M, yeah, that's my team, Rozay the captain, I'm lieutenant

What is Dreams and Nightmares by Meek Mill?

100

This eight season comedy show is about a black father struggling to give his children a sense of cultural identity as they grow up in a predominately white neighborhood. This series has two spin-offs so far.

What is Black-ish?

100

A savory rice dish with African, Spanish, and French influences. This dish mainly consists of a mixture of seafood, meat, and vegetables simmered with rice, spices, and other seasonings.

What is jambalaya?

100

On August 5, 2023, an altercation took place in Alabama. The incident gained media traction due to its violent nature and racial undertones, which is ironic to Alabama's racial history.

What is Montgomery Riverfront Brawl?

200

American rapper and songwriter, considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. He is the only musician outside of Classical and Jazz to receive a Pulitzer prize for music.

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

200

Name three celebrities Nicki Minaj has beefed with.

Who is Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Latto, Lil Kim, Azealia Banks, Meek Mill, Remy Ma, etc.

200

A crime drama show based on the cocaine epidemic of the 1980's, which involved a black man's involvement into crime life in an attempt to gain power in the streets.

What is Snowfall?

200

A French based creole spoken by fewer than 10,000 people in the U.S, originating in a southern state. It is also referred as Kouri-Vini.

What is Louisiana Creole?

200

14th century Emperor originating in Mali, which was considered to be the richest man in the world with a worth of over 400 billion dollars.

Who is Mansa Musa?

300

This movie director has been regarded to revolutionize the horror genre with movies such as Us and Get Out. He is the first African American director to gross over $100 million in the box office.

Who is Jordan Peele?

300

A sub genre of R&B that was originally created in the 1990's with sounds deriving from funk, jazz, african, and hip hop music. Some popular artists include Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill, Raphael Saadiq, and Erykah Badu.

What is Neo Soul?

300

A 1996 comedy/action film that is a parody of multiple 1990's hood films such as Boyz N The Hood and Menace II Society. The two main characters of the film are Loc Dog and Ashtray.

What is Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood/ Don't Be A Menace?

300

A porridge made from coarsely grounded maize or hominy, in which they are cooked in warm salted water or milk and are served on their own, with gravy, cheese, or meat. 

What are grits?

300

Originating from a college in Atlanta, Georgia by students who couldn't afford to fly back to their homes, this street party drew thousands of people during spring break for its music, food, and dancing. This large party lasted for 16 years and has left a cultural impact on many Black Americans.

What is Freaknik?

400

English model and entertainer that paved the way for black women in super modeling, for she is the first black woman to appear on the covers of Time and Vogue France. She was also seen in Michael Jackson's music video "In The Closet". 

Who is Naomi Campbell?

400

A rap group originating in New York City that was formed and mentored by Notorious B.I.G in 1995, where he wrote most of the songs and had them performed by rappers like Lil Kim, Nino Brown, Lil' Cease, and others.

Who is Junior M.A.F.I.A?

400

An American network channel created by social media personality King Bach and television producer Lemuel Plummer, which streams shows such as Joseline's Cabaret and Crazy In Love.

What is Zeus Network? 

400

One of the most precious metals in African culture, signifying wealth, power, and prestige. Ghana produces this metal the most.

What is gold?

400

A French dancer and singer, known for her popularization of dramatic edges.

Who is Josephine Baker?

500

Chicago comedian and actor that gained popularity as a stand up comedian. His most notable show, "The ___ ____ show" revolutionized the sitcom industry because he did not enforce stereotypes regarding black families to make it entertaining.  

Who is Bernie Mac?

500

A soul singer and songwriter best known for her song "Lovin' you", her five octave vocal range, and their whistle register. Her career ended abruptly due to her battle with breast cancer.

Who is Minnie Riperton?

500

Comedy documentary starring Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac, D.L Hughley, Steve Harvey, and Wynn Thomas, where Spike Lee recaptures the biggest and most grossing comedy tour in history.

What is The Original Kings of Comedy?

500

An African American and Latino queer subculture in which drag queens organized pageants in opposition to racism, also known as Vogue music.

What is the Ballroom scene?

500

Name five African flags that have the color black in them (have to be sovereign).

What is Angola, Botswana, Egypt, Eswatini, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Sao Tome and Principe, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe?