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100

This flamboyant Public Enemy rapper made wearing a necklace consisting of clocks and timepieces a fashion statement in the 1980's.

Who is Flavor Flav?

100

Eddie Murphy starred in this movie as the King of Zamunda.

What is Coming To America?

100

How many City Year Sites are there? 

What is 29 Sites? 

100

What group of Black pilots became legendary for their success in World War II?

Who are The Tuskegee Airmen.?

100

The first African American actress to win an Academy Award for best actress.

Who is Halle Berry? 

200

Beyoncé used to sing with this hit group.

What is Destiny's Child? 

200

What 90s show was about students attending the fictional HBCU, Hillman College?

What is A Different World? 

200

What Year Was City Year Founded? 

What is 1988? 

200

The first black woman to own a TV studio.

Who is Oprah Winfrey? 

200

This is what HBCU stand for.

What is "Historically Black College and University?"

300

The song “Before I Let Go” is a staple at any Black cookout. But if you play the wrong version, you might get side-eyed. Who sang the original version?

Who is Frankie Beverly & Maze?

300

This movie was directed by Spike Lee. It was about two childhood friends who aspired to be professional basketball players.

What is Love & Basketball? 


300

What value of City Years holds the expression "I am a person through other people. My humanity is tied to yours"?

What is Ubuntu? 

300

This gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals.

Who is Simone Biles? 


300

When was Dallas ISD Officially Desgregated

When is 2003? 

400

This song is widely known as The National Black Anthem

What is Lift Every Voice & Sing?

400

In Good Times, James and Florida had three kids—Thelma, Michael, and ___

Who is J.J? 
400

In City Year's logo, there are seven triangles. What do they represent?"

What are the days of the week and the Native American belief that every major decision should consider the impact on the next seven generations?

400

Who became the first Black American woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State in 2001?

Who is Condoleezza Rice?

400

After emancipation, how many Freedmen's Towns were established in Dallas? 

What is 12?