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100
Who is the most decorated sportsperson in Gymnastics
Simone Biles
100
Who was the first Black President
Barack Obama
100
What American city is considered the home of hip-hop
New York City
100
Who invented Peanut Butter
George Washington Carver
Also invented Soap, lotion, paint, and stains
100
Who delivered I Had a Dream
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
200
What is Kobe Bryant’s Jersey number
24
200
First Black and South Asian American Vice president
Kamala Harris
200
What was the first black show on the Disney Channel
2x the points: who sang the theme song
The Proud Family
2x: Destiny's Child
200
Madam C.J. Walker is known as the first Black self-made millionaire. What product led to her success
Hair grower (products and hair straighteners/ hot comb for African American women)
200
The Louisville, Kentucky Metro Council passed ‘Breonna’s Law,’ what is the law?
a law banning no-knock warrants
300
Why were Jordan sneakers illegal?
2x the point: What shoe caused the violation?
Violated the uniform policy. He was fined $5k every game, and Nike paid for them.
2x: Air Ship
300
What is the name of Michelle Obama’s debut memoir
Becoming
300
First Black person to direct a Marvel film
Ryan Coogler
6th highest-grossing Marvel film
Directed Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and the Creed series
300
Who created Elevator?
Alexander Miles
300
Who founded the black panthers?
Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale
400
17
400
What was the first Historically Black College (HBCU) in America
Cheyney University
400
How many women have been awarded Rap Album of the Year at the Grammys
3
Lauryn Hills
Cardi B
Doechii
400
Who invented the potato chip?
2x the points: What is the most popular chip brand in the US
George Crum
2x: Lays
400
What was the Underground Railroad
2x the points: Who was the Conductor of the Underground Railroad
A secret network of people who guided slaves to freedom
2x:Harriet Tubman
500
Who is the most famous African-American sprinter
Jesse Owens
500
Who is the youngest executive producer?
Hint: Black-ish
Marsai Martin
Her production company, Genius Production, is creating inspirational content that promotes diverse storytelling and inspires the masses.
500
Who was the first Black person to win EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)?
*Additional points if you know what she was awarded each one for
Whoopi Goldberg
Emmy: Outstanding Special Class Special for "Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel"
Grammy: Best Comedy Recording for "Whoopi Goldberg: Original Broadway Show Recording"
Oscar: Best Supporting Actress for "Ghost"
Tony: Producer on "Thoroughly Modern Millie"
500
Who invented the stop light?
2x the points: What were the 3 signals
Garrett Morgan
2x: Stop, Go, all-directional stop
500
Nelson Mandela was a leading figure for which group
The African National Congress