black history
This is the amendment that abolished slavery
what is the 13th amendment?
What black artist was known as the "King of Pop"
Who is Michael Jackson
This man was the very first African-American U.S. President
Who is Barack Obama
He is a prominent leader on campus who co-runs "Next Gen" and is the social media manager for "BSU."
Who is Ellis Bates
He was a founding member of the hip-hop group N.W.A.
Who is Ice Cube
The year that Barack Obama was elected
when is 2008
This genre's origins are a popular topic, with DJ Kool Herc often credited as a key figure in its creation.
What is Hip Hop
This was an American Baptist minister, civil rights activist, and political philosopher who wrote the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)
This is the movement that stood up for African-American rights in 2020 and remains today
What is the BLM movement (black lives matter)
This network was co-founded in 1980 by Robert Johnson, creating the first cable network targeting Black audiences.
What is B.E.T.
The first Black player in Major League Baseball.
who Jackie Robinson
This person was a trumpet player, he was a major figure in jazz and known for his song "What a Wonderful World"
Who was Louis Armstrong
This was an American civil rights activist. They are best known for their refusal to move from their seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama
Who is Rosa Parks
She made history as the first Black woman to become Vice President of the United States in 2021
Who is Kamala Harris
She is the female artist with the most Grammy wins
Who is Beycone
The first Black woman to serve as Vice President of the United States?
who is Kamala Harris
This type of music was developed in the Black church and became a globally recognized form of popular music with powerful vocals and themes of faith.
What is gospel music
This was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist who wrote the famous poem "And Still I Rise."
Who is Maya Angelou
The Swahili word means "First Fruits," also known as an African-American holiday celebrated during mid-December.
What is Kwanzaa
Jordan Peele won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 2017 for this horror film.
What is "Get Out"
The 1955 event was sparked by Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
what is the Montgomery Bus Boycott
What R&B stands for
Rhythm and Blues
This was an American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton.
Who is George Washington Carver
The Black baseball player who broke the major league color barrier in the 20th century
Who was Jackie Robinson
This 1975 Broadway musical, featuring an all-Black cast and songs like "Ease On Down The Road," won seven Tony Awards.
What is "The Wiz"