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100

These vegetables are eaten on the first day of January every year as a tradition for good luck. 

What is Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens?

100

In 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at this Washington, DC location.

What is the Lincoln Memorial?

100

This gap in years are considered the golden age of African American entrepreneurship.

What is 1900-1930?

100

On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger led thousands of federal troops to this Texas city to announce the end slavery.

What is Galveston, Texas?

100

This Longview, Texas native is an Academy Award winning producer, actor and director.

Who is Forest Whitaker?

200

This food can be eaten from the "rooter to the tooter."

What is a pig?

200

Rosa Parks' refusal to sit at the back of the bus sparked a city wide boycott in this US city.

What is Montgomery, Alabama?

200

He was the first African American to appear on Forbes Top 400 in 1982 and was the publisher/founder of JET and Ebony magazines.

Who is John Johnson?

200

“Emancipation Day in Texas” became a legal state holiday in recognition of Juneteenth in this year.

What is 1980?

200

Born in Bexar County, this rapper is known for her duets with Beyonce and Cardi B.

Who is Megan Thee Stallion?

300

African green vegetable that goes great in gumbo and other stews.

What is okra?

300

This Supreme Court ruling said that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

What is Brown v. Topeka Board of Education?

300

In this US city the first African American owned McDonald's was opened in 1982.

What is Chicago?

300

The number of states that recognize Juneteenth as a holiday.

What is 49?

300

This Atlanta, Texas native,  she became the only black pilot in the world in 1921. A year later,  she became the first black woman to fly over American soil. 

What is Bessie Coleman?

400

Also known as Johnnycake, this type of cornbread is fried and was traditionally cooked with a shovel held to an open flame.

What is a hoecake?

400

This constitutional amendment made slavery illegal.

What is the 13th amendment?

400

She is known as the first African American woman millionaire

Who is Madam C.J. Walker?

400

Released in 2020, this movie was written and directed by this Fort Worth, Texas native.

Who is Channing Peoples?

400

This Galveston, Texas native was known as "The Maestro" during the 1970's and 1980's when he led his Love Unlimited Orchestra.

Who is Barry White?

500

Bony, gelatin rich meat, usually slow-cooked as a stew or braised.  

What are ox tails?

500

Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law in this year

What is 1964?

500

In 1869,  Isaac Myers created  this African American labor union.

What is the Colored National Labor Union?

500

This  Fort Worth, Texas Icon is known for advocating for Juneteenth to become a national holiday.

Who is Opal Lee?

500

These "Twins," were born in Fort Worth, Texas and became famous as a part of the 1980's R & B group  The Whispers.   


Who are Wallace and Walter Scott?