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Known for being an agricultural scientist and inventor of Peanut Butter
Whos George Washington Carter?
100
He was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in 1947 for the Dodgers
Who is Jackie Robinson?
100
Who was the first African American to become president in 2009?
Who is Barack Obama?
100
This organization of Black fraternities and sororities, established in 1930, promotes unity and advocacy for civil rights and social justice for the African American community.
What is the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)?
100
This name for a group of schools, mainly in the south are schools predominately formed for minority students.
What is HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)?
200
Known for creating the world's first hair-straightening formula
Who is Madam C.J Walker?
200
A professional boxer and social activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the epithet, "the Greatest", he is frequently cited as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
200
In 2021, this woman made history as the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
200
This ICE COLD Black and Gold organization was the 1st Black Fraternity to be founded
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
200
What Harlem theatre is a showcase for African-American talent, since 1934
What is The Apollo Theatre?
300
She was a mathematician and NASA scientist portrayed by Taraji P. Henson in the film “Hidden Figures” for her pivotal role in the early days of the U.S. space program.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
300
This African American gymnast has dominated the Summer Olympics the last 8 years.
Who is Simone Biles?
300
Who was the first African American in the Supreme Court Justice?
Who was Thurgood Marshal?
300
This sorority was the first Greek-letter sorority founded by African American women at Howard University in 1908, and its colors are pink and green.
What is Alpha Kappa Alpha?
What is Alpha Kappa Alpha?
300
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This new artist just won her first GRAMMY and became only the 3rd Black women to win the award for Best Rap Album for 'Alligator Bites Never Heal'.
Who is Doechiii?
400
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He was an American inventor, businessman, and community leader. Most notable inventions were a type of three-way traffic light, and a protective 'smoke hood' notably used in a 1916 tunnel construction disaster rescue.
Who is Garrett A. Morgan?
400
This running track star received 4 gold medals at the Berlin Olympics in 1936.
Who is Jesse Owens?
400
What year was Black History Month officially recognized?
When was 1976?
400
The only 2 D9 Greek Letter Orgs who are constitutionally bound to each other.
Who are Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
400
Founded in 1909, this civil rights organization has been a leading force in the fight for racial justice in the U.S.
What is the NAACP?
500
Inventor Wallace Jr. made millions selling cookies and founded this popular cookie brand in 1975.
What is Famous Amos?
500
This NBA Hall of Famer has won 2 MVP awards, 5 NBA championships, played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Who was Kobe Bryant?
500
This filmmaker became the first Black director to win the Academy Award for Best Picture with his film 12 Years a Slave in 2014.
Who is Steve McQueen?
500
Who was the first Black women to be awarded the Michelin Star?
Who was Chef Mariya Russell?
500
In 2019, this Marvel superhero film became the first movie with a majority Black cast to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
What is Black Panther?