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I am the poet who penned, "Still I Rise"
Maya Angelou
100
This famous woman helped start the Montgomery bus boycott.
Rosa Parks
100
She is the first black woman to become Vice President of the United States.
Kamala Harris
100
These writers of the first new testament books of the Bible are known as Apostles.
Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
100
This scripture, which is painted in gold in the sanctuary at 2nd Union, is found in Proverbs 3:6
"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
200
African-American revolutionary who co-founded the Black Panther Party
Huey P. Newton
200
Who was the first African-American woman to win gold in speed skating?
Erin Jackson
200
He invented the traffic light, gas mask, and many other things. As a scientist, he achieved many firsts.
Who was Garrett Morgan
200
Widely considered one of the most influential gospel singers of all times, this singer performed "I've Been 'Buked" and I've Been Scorned" at the 1963 March on Washington, and urged Dr. King to "Tell 'em 'bout the dream, Martin.
Who is Mahalia Jackson
200
This scripture, John 11:35, is known as the shortest in the Bible and confirms the depth of Jesus' human experiences through tears.
"Jesus wept."
300
Fill in the blanks to the first stanza in the African American National Anthem...
"Lift Ev'ry Voice and _________,
till Earth and Heaven _________.
What are "sing" and "ring".
300
Unscramble these three words to spell an African country:
NAYKE _ _ _ _ _
AGRINIE _ _ _ _ _ _ _
GEPTY _ _ _ _ _ _
What are Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia.
300
This person was the first African-American to become a Supreme Court Justice in 1967. He served until 1991.
Thurgood Marshall
300
This is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1.
Kwanzaa
300
John 21:14 reads
This is now the ___?___ time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
Fill in the blank with the number of times and the nearby sea where this occurred.
3rd-Tiberious
400
Who was the first African-American woman in space?
Dr. Mae C. Jameson
400
Who was the first African-American to win an Oscar for best actor?
Sydney Poitier
400
She became the first Black woman elected to Congress and is credited for breaking the "glass ceiling" for African American women in politics.
Shirley Chisholm
400
This famous Christian evangelist is the composer of over 3,000 songs and penned "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" and "Peace in the Valley".
Thomas Dorsey
400
Hebrews 11:6
“Without Faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
500
This self-made millionaire invented a cream to help hair grow back.
Madam C.J. Walker
500
What does the acronym NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
500
He was the nation’s first African American Secretary of State, serving from 2001 to 2004.
Who was Colin Powell
500
What African-American scientist created the blood bank?
Dr. Charles Drew
500
Galatians 6:9, a favorite scripture of Hilary Clinton's, counsels us not to give up. The goals will be accomplished with steadfastness.
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."