Pop Culture
Which singer became known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul”?
A. Mary J. Blige
B. Alicia Keys
C. Brandy
D. Monica
Mary J. Blige
Which artist is known for the albums SOS and Ctrl?
A. SZA
B. Doja Cat
C. Summer Walker
D. H.E.R.
A. SZA
Which 2018 Marvel movie introduced audiences to the fictional African nation of Wakanda?
A. Black Panther
B. Creed
C. Coming to America
D. The Woman King
A. Black Panther
Who delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the 1963 March on Washington?
A. Malcolm X
B. James Baldwin
C. Martin Luther King Jr.
D. John Lewis
C. Martin Luther King Jr.
This basketball legend is known as “King James” and has won multiple NBA championships.
Lebron James
In 2024, these two rappers became involved in one of hip-hop’s most notorious beefs, releasing diss tracks such as “Meet the Grahams” and “BBL Drizzy.” Who are these rappers?
A. Pooh Sheisty vs. Lil Durk
B. Kendrick vs. Drake
C. Tupac vs Notorious B.I.G,
D. Jay-Z vs Eminem
B. Kendrick vs. Drake
Which rapper founded the record label Dreamville Records?
A. Drake
B. J. Cole
C. Future
D. Lil Wayne
B. J.Cole
Which black Hollywood family helped produced two movies from the famous "Scary Movie" franchise?
Waynes Family
Which Supreme Court case ruled in 1954 that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
A. Plessy v. Ferguson
B. Brown v. Board of Education
C. Roe v. Wade
D. Dred Scott v. Sandford
B. Brown v. Board of Education
Born Cassius Clay Jr., this legendary boxer changed his name after converting to Islam and became known as “The Greatest.”
Muhammdd Ali
Who was famously known for beating up Jay-Z in an elevator?
A. Beyonce
B. Kelly Rowland
C. Solange
D. Chris Brown
C. Solange
Who's gonna blow New Jersy up?
Chief Keef
Which movie follows a young Black boy named Miles as he navigates life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles?
A. Boyz n the Hood
B. Spider-man: Into the spiderverse
C. The Hate U Give
D. Dope
A. Boyz n the Hood
The Harlem Renaissance was primarily known for the growth of Black:
A. Political parties
B. Military organizations
C. Art, literature, and music
D. Sports Leagues
C. Art, literature, and music
What does HBCU stand for?
A. Historically Black College or University
B. Higher Black Collegiate University
C. Historically Based College University
D. Higher Education Black University
A. Historically Black College or University
During the 2022 Academy Awards, this actor made headlines after confronting Chris Rock onstage for making a G.I. Jane joke about his wife.
Will Smith
Which artist was the first rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
A. Jay-Z
B. Tupac Shakur
C. The Notorious B.I.G.
D. LL Cool J
B. Tupac Shakur
In 2023, this Disney remake became a major pop-culture moment after its casting sparked widespread debate and online backlash because a Black actress was cast as the Disney princess. What movie was this?
The Little Mermaid
. Who became the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
A. Thurgood Marshall
B. Frederick Douglass
C. W.E.B. Du Bois
D. Booker T. Washington
A. Thurgood Marshall
Which HBCU is known as the “Mecca” and is located in Washington, D.C.?
A. Howard University
B. Morehouse College
C. Hampton University
D. Fisk University
A. Howard University
Which comedian created and starred in The Boondocks voice role of Granddad?
A. Dave Chappelle
B. Chris Rock
C. John Witherspoon
D. Kevin Hart
C. John Witherspoon
Which legendary R&B group originally consisted of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard?
A. The Supremes
B. The Marvelettes
C. The Ronettes
D. Martha and the Vandellas
A. The Supremes
Which of these movies did Tyler Perry NOT act in?
A. PAW Patrol: The Movie
B. Why Did I Get Married?
C. Strung
D. Madea goes to Jail
C. Strung
He produced the movie but did not act in it
Who was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress?
A. Kamala Harris
B. Shirley Chisholm
C. Maya Angelou
D. Barbara Jordan
B. Shirley Chisholm
Who founded Motown Records?
A. Sean (Diddy) Combs
B. Berry Gordy Jr.
C. Clive Davis
D. James Brown
B. Berry Gordy Jr.