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Who was the first African American woman to be on the ballot as a candidate for President?

Who is "Shirley Chisholm"

100

Emmy winner Jackée Harry (pictured) was the breakout star of this high-rated show set in a predominately black DC neighborhood and starring Jeffersons veteran Marla Gibbs.

What is 227

100
This group sung Tears of a Clown.
Who are Smokey Robinson and the Miracles?
100
This movie was about charismatic star Negro League pitcher Bingo Long takes to the road with his band of barnstormers through the small towns of the Midwest in the 1930's starring Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, and Richard Pryor.
What is The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
100
He was the founder of Motown Record?
Who is Barry Gordy?
200

Who is the first African/Asian female to be the Vice-President Elect in the United States 

Who is "Kamala Harris"

200

Comedian Martin Lawrence created a host of hilarious characters (such as Sheneneh, Roscoe and Jerome) on this popular show which eventually led to an even more successful movie career.

What is "Martin"

200
This group sung I want you back.
Who are the Jackson 5?
200
This movie is the story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday.
What is Lady Sings the Blues?
200
This was the founding city of Motown records.
What is Detroit?
300

Which author became the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature. (Hint: Her resume includes "Sula" and "The Bluest Eye")

Who is "Toni Morrison"

300

NBC (1971-1977)- This uproarious show about an aging, irascible junk collector and his patient son proved to be the perfect vehicle of comedy genius of Red Foxx. Foxx became an unlikely star in his 50s, although his character’s trademark faux heart attacks became less funny after he succumbed to one himself in 1991.

What is "Sanford and Son"

300

This artist sung Walk away from Love.

Who is "David Ruffin"

300
This movie starred Billy Dee Williams and Diana Ross as an aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success.”
What is Mahogany?
300
This was the name of the record studio location.
What was Hitsville USA?
400

Who became the first African American female millionaire with her revolutionary black hair products?

Who is "Madame CJ Walker"

400

Building off of its Cosby Show lead in, this light-hearted portrayal of life at fictional Hillman University was a big hit with white and black viewers. Some have credited it with increasing enrollment at HBCUs like the one portrayed on the show.

What is "A Different World"

400
This group sung Baby I’m for Real.
Who are the Originals?
400
This adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African American experience.
What is The Wiz?
400
This was the first group to sign with Motown Records.
Who are the Miracles?
500

Which African American was elected president of the United States in 2008?

Who is "Barack Hussein Obama"

500

This artist sung Walk away from Love.The critically acclaimed sitcom (the show won won the Peabody Award, the Humanitas Prize and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, just to name a few) which starred a late great comedian, proved that the comic legend’s distinct brand of no-nonsense straight-talk couldn’t be stifled by the family sitcom genre.

What is "The Bernie Mac Show"

500
This group sung Just to be Close to You.
Who are the Commodores?
500
This movie was based in New York City, a young man searches for the "master" to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow.
What is The Last Dragon?
500
This was the first hit song of Motown Records and reached # 2 on the R& B charts.
What is “Money (That’s what I want)”?