Scholars and Philosophers
This activist was a powerful advocate for black empowerment and was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam. His autobiography is noted as “the definitive statement of a movement and a man whose work was never completed but whose message is timeless”.
Malcolm X
Who was president during the September 11 attacks in 2001?
George W. Bush
What is the most popular sport in the world?
Soccer
Madagascar is known for producing 2/3s of the world’s what?
Vanilla
This megastar is known for putting out 8 studio albums, having a successful clothing and makeup line, and making it to billionaire status.
Rihanna
This world renowned author is noted as the first Black Woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature for her life's work of creating novels that explore the African American Experience.
Toni Morrison
This global event resulted in the death of at least 3 million people in one year.
Covid 19
Who is known as the fastest man in the world?
Usain Bolt
If someone wants to see ‘Christ the Redeemer’ what country do they need to go?
Brazil
This song is regarded as the Black National Anthem.
Lift Every Voice and Sing
This sociologist, historian, activist and author is credited for his shared creation in the NAACP, being the first Black Man to graduate from Harvard University, and being one of the most important Black activists in the first half of the 20th century.
W.E.B. Du Bois
What war has the most American deaths?
The Civil Wars
What are the 5 colors of the Olympic rings?
Yellow, Green, Red, Black, Blue
What is the busiest airport in the world?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (over 100 million passengers annually!)
This actor, writer, and producer is the first Black person to out right own a major film production studio.
Tyler Perry
This Greek philosopher is noted for making significant contributions to the fields of biology, ethics, psychology, mathematics and metaphysics.
Aristotle
Who was the first Black woman to hold a seat on the "highest court in the land"?
Ketanji Brown Jackson
This athlete is known as “the walking billboard” after securing one of the biggest endorsement deals with Nike to the tune of $1 billion.
Cristiano Ronaldo
What is the most spoken language in the world?
Mandarin
What was highest-grossing movie of 2023?
Barbie
This form of argumentative dialogue where participants use critical thinking to ask and answer thought-provoking questions is named after this philosopher.
Socrates (Socratic Seminar)
This present-day landmark was once a thriving community (Seneca Village) of predominantly African-American homeowners who were forced to move after the land was acquired through eminent domain in 1857.
Central Park
This retired athlete has owned 17 Auntie Annes, 155 Five Guys, 9 Papa Johns, 40 Fitness Centers, and 150 carwashes?
Shaquille O’Neal
This White Marble Building is from Agra, India. It is one of the 7 wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal
This Atlanta rapper was just recognized for building affordable housing units to better serve his community.
T.I. "TIP" Harris