History
Celebrated conductor of the Underground Railroad, this activist aided enslaved people in attaining their freedom
Who is Harriet Tubman?
He says "they not like us"
Who is Kendrick Lamar
Dubbed "King of Pop", this artist debuted the moonwalk for his 1983's performance of "Billie Jean"
Who is Michael Jackson
(+50 points for each member of the Jackson Five named)
Self-proclaimed "Queen of Drag" and TV Producer who starred in films like "But I'm a Cheerleader", and "The Brady Bunch Movie"
Who is Ru-Paul
(+10 point for Charles)
Released on December 11 of 2009, this Disney film was the last to feature original 2D characters
What is The Princess and The Frog?
On May 17th 1954, this court case ended legal segregation in public schools
What is Brown v. the Board of Education?
(+50 for "of Topeka")
His breakout single "Old Town Road" awarded him two Grammys, an MTV Video Music Award, an American Music Award, and a Country Music Association Award
Who is Lil Nas X?
In 2003, she became the first female black billionaire, largely due to her successful television show
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Well known LGBTQ+ activist, and performer who was a leading presence during the 1969 Stonewall Riots
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
Disney's first original animated series aired on September 15th 2001
What is the Proud Family?
On October 2nd 1967, he became the first African American to hold a seat on the Supreme Court
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
In 2025 she won her first Grammy for her 2nd album titled "Alligator Bites Never Heal"
Who is Doechii?
"Becky with the good hair" is a featured lyric in this song
(bonus points for including the album)
What is "Sorry" by Beyoncé?
(+50 for Lemonade)
This actress is best known for her portrayal of Elektra Abundance in FX's "Pose", as well as LGBTQ+ activism
Who is Dominique Jackson?
Both main characters in this 2005 animated sitcom are voiced by the talented Regina King
What is The Boondocks?
What percent of black people were cowboys in the Wild West?
(closest number wins)
What is 25%
This Atlantan artist has 5 Grammys, 2 Emmys, and 2 Golden Globes
Who is Childish Gambino/Donald Glover
This actress is the ONLY black woman to receive an Academy Award for Best Actress
Who is Halle Berry?
An essayist, novelist, and playwright whose works were revolutionary to the subject of race in America
One of the first Black writers to include queer themes in fiction, notably in Giovanni’s Room
Who was James Baldwin?
Name a Black Superhero that DOESN'T have black in their name or Electric powers
Hobie Brown, Aquaman/Aqualad, Green Lantern, Moon Girl, Mr. Terrific, Firestorm, Luke Cage, Falcon, Cloak, Blade
In the late 18th century Louisiana, these laws forced free and enslaved black women to cover their hair to enforce social hierarchy and attractiveness
What are Tignon Laws?
This artist escaped contractual obligations by releasing a 40-minute music video on the day before his best-performing album, "Blonde," was released independently
Who is Frank Ocean?
"Miley, what's good??" became an iconic phrase because of this event
(bonus points for correctly reciting the entire segment)
What is the 2015 MTV Music Video awards?
A self-described “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet” known for her passionate writings on lesbian feminism and racial issues, including Sister Outsider.
Who was Audre Lorde?
This animator/director/storyboard artist is known for her work on Disney's "Big City Greens", affiliation with Pokémon, and creation of her very own Magical Girl Series
Who is Kiana Khansmith/Kiana Mai?