Black Cinema/Television
Black History Facts
Famous Black Athletes
Black Music
Blacks Facts to Know
100

In this popular Black sitcom, a mom sent her son to live with his uncle after fearing for his safety in West Philadelphia.

 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

100

This notable Black man etched his name in History, as the “First Black President” in 2008

Barack Obama

100

This Philadelphia native, and former NBA star is the winner of 5 NBA Championships.

Kobe Bryant

100

Which popular black music artist currently holds the record for most Grammy awards? 

 Beyonce

100

Which month is deemed "Black History Month"?

February

200

This 1984 Black sitcom starring a Black father as a Doctor, was one of the first black TV shows, that challenged stereotypes of a typical Black family

The Cosby Show

200

This popular city is the home of the Apollo Theater, and is credited with the birth place of Jazz music. 

Harlem, NY

200

This Black female gymnast set a new American record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics, and has two skills named after her.

Simone Biles

200

BB King was what type of musician?

Jazz musician

200

Finish the popular phrase!

"Black don't....."

Crack!

300

The 2019 Netflix miniseries, “When They See Us” tells the true story of who?

The Central Park 5.

300

This Black woman earned the title of “Self-Made Millionaire” due her contributions to the hair and beauty industry

Madam CJ Walker

300

Jesse Owen’s is coined as one of the best athletes dead/alive in what sport?

Track and Field

300

Which West Coast Rapper made the popular 90’s album “All Eyez on Me”

 Tupac Shakur

300

What does NAACP stand for?

National Association for the Advancement of colored people 

400

This popular TV show, displayed a Black family navigating their way through assimilation in a predominantly white area in California.

 Black-ish

400

This popular historical figure is known as the founder of the Black Panther Party

Huey P Newton.

400

Initially coached by their father, this popular tennis combo combines for 30 Grand Slam Titles and 28 Doubles Titles.

The William Sisters (Venus and Serena)

400

Who was the first rapper to receive the Pulitzer Prize for a rap album?

Kendrick Lamar

400

Where did Martin Luther King Jr deliver his infamous speech "I Have a Dream..."

The Lincoln Memorial 

500

This popular 2000 film showcased the highs and lows of two high school basketball stars as they navigated college, basketball, love and adulthood.

Love and Basketball

500

This Black girl is coined as trailblazer for her efforts in ending segregation in schools.

Ruby Bridges

500

Which MLB team did Jackie Robinson play for? 

Brooklyn Dodgers

500

Who was the only artist to have 7 consecutive #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits

Whitney Houston

500

Which HBCU did the students who famously staged a sit-in at the Woolworth Lunch counter in 1960 attend? 

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University