Comedians
This Winston Salem, NC native, American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker has three stand-up comedy specials on HBO. He also co-created and starred in the NBC sitcom "The Carmichael Show" (2015–2017). He also had supporting roles in the "Neighbors" and "Transformers: The Last Knight " movies.
a) Kevin Hart
b) Jerrod Carmichael
c) Lil Rel Howery
who is b) Jerrod Carmichael
Which Black American inventor and agricultural chemist developed innovative methods for crop rotation and soil conservation, known as the “Carver System”?
a) Jerry Lawson
b) Carter G. Woodson
c) George Washington Carver
who is c) George Washington Carver
What is the first Historically Black College and University?
a) North Carolina A&T
b) Howard University
c) Hampton University
What is b) Howard University
What popular ’90s sitcom featured a predominantly Black American cast and was set in a Chicago apartment building. One of the main characters name was Steve Urkel ?
a) Black-ish
b) Moesha
c) Family Matters
what is c) Family Matters
American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on The Chris Rock Show, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999. She currently stars in the Netflix original series "The Upshaws."
a) Aisha Tyler
b) Leslie Jones
c) Wanda Sykes
Who is c) Wanda Sykes
Who were the Black American mathematicians and NASA scientists portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures” for their pivotal roles in the early days of the U.S. space program?
a) Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monae
b) Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson
c) Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Vivica A. Fox
who are b) Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson
American civil rights activist, politician, NC A&T graduate, and ordained Baptist minister.
a) Jesse Jackson
b) John Lewis
c) Ben Crump
who is a) Jesse Jackson
Who wrote Lift Every Voice and Sing, The Negro National Anthem?
a) Babyface
b) Aretha Franklin
c) James Weldon Johnson
Who is c) James Weldon Johnson
American actor, comedian, and singer. He received acclaim for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray (2004), winning an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Also known for his role in "Django Unchained" and song single "Blame It" that won him a Grammy Award.
a) Katt Williams
b) Eddie Murphy
c) Jamie Foxx
Who is c) Jamie Foxx
He was selected by President Joe Biden to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2020, where he is the first Black man to lead the agency.
a) Ben Carson
b) Michael S. Regan
c) Catherine McCabe Acting
who is b) Michael S. Regan
What is the first HBCU in South Carolina?
a) Claflin University
b) Shaw University
c) South Carolina State University
who is c) Claflin University
Known in part for her massive musical collaborations, including “Empire State of Mind” with Jay-Z and “My Boo,” with Usher which she performed at most recent the Super Bowl (2024).
a) Mary J. Blige
b) Alicia Keys
c) H.E.R.
who is b) Alicia Keys
American stand-up comedian and actor. He became known in the 1990s from being featured on his own HBO specials, appearing on several television series, most notably as Coach Walter Oakes in "A Different World" (1987–1991).
a) Kadeem Hardison
b) Sinbad
c) Dave Chapelle
who is b) Sinbad
Who was the first Black American woman in space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992?
a) Katherine Johnson
b) Dorothy Vaughn
c) Mae Jemison
who is c) Mae Jemison
2003 Masters degree graduate of the University of North Carolina Hussman School in Journalism and Media' Who is this American investigative journalist, known for covering civil rights in the U.S., winning the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2020 for her work on "The 1619 Project" that was featured on the Hulu streaming platform?
a) Marc Lamont Hill
b) Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates
c) Nikole Hannah-Jones
who is c) Nikole Hannah-Jones
The members of early 2000's rap group, Little Brother, Phonte, Big Pooh and producer 9th Wonder all met while attending this HBCU.
a) Fayetteville State University
b) Johnson C. Smith University
c) North Carolina Central University
What is c) North Carolina Central University
Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important stand-up comedians of all time. He won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for "Is It Something I Said?" in 1975. He was also known for his roles in "Greased Lightening" and "Harlem Nights."
a) Flip Wilson
b) Richard Pryor
c) Steve Harvey
who is b) Richard Pryor
American electronic engineer. He is known for his work in designing the Fairchild Channel F video game console as well as leading the team that pioneered the commercial video game cartridge.
a) Garrett Morgan
b) George Washington Carver
c) Jerry Lawson
who is c) Jerry Lawson
Oldest HBCU to retain its original name, and the first college to be owned and operated by African Americans.
a) Livingstone College
b) Wilberforce University
c) St. Augustine's University
what is b) Wilberforce University
What groundbreaking television miniseries, based on Alex Haley’s book, traced the journey of an Black American family from slavery to the 20th century?
a) Django
b) Roots
c) The Color Purple
What is b) Roots