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100

This woman was one of the wealthiest African American women in the country. She made her money developing and selling hair products. 

Madam CJ Walker

100

This popular Black TV show follows the lives of 5 friends and their life in Detroit, Michigan. The main character is a radio host who later gets his own TV show. Hint: One of his favorite is catchphrases are "Get to steppin'" 

Martin
100

What is the name of Marvel's 1st Black superhero? (Not his superhero name, his real name) 

T'Challa

100

Who is the youngest member of the family?

Lindsey Dixon

200

This was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball

Jackie Robinson

200

This popular Black TV show was about the lives of young Black students at Hillman College.

A Different World

200

What is the name of this classic Black movie starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and James Earl Jones? It involves them taking a trip across the globe and getting into adventures as one tries to find his wife.

Coming to America

200

Which Spec is a member of LOQSC, plans on working in the entertainment industry (acting), and loves fashion?

Brittany Davis 

300

This Howard alum was the Supreme Court's first African American justice.

Thurgood Marshall

300

This Black TV show is a classic about the life of a family overcoming poverty in Chicago. Recently this show was rebooted for a live action episode with Jamie Foxx. The theme song is a staple of the show.

Good Times

300

This movie captured our hearts as a remake of another American classic. It involved four friends touring an unknown place all in search of different things. Hint:This movie starred Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross.

The Wiz

300

Who started the first ever Howard University Film Festival and has received the Princeton Prize in Race Relations?

Kiana Chambers 

400

First African American gymnast in Olympic history to become an individual All-Around Champion

Gabrielle Douglas

400

This Black sitcom involved the life of a teenage girl in the late 90s. It was recently added to Netflix and the main character is a music star. 

Moesha 

400

This is the fourth highest grossing Black movie. It is about a man's career working through six presidencies and experiencing different things over time. 

The Butler 

400

Which Spec has received 3 degrees from Howard and met her husband during their tenure at Howard Law School?

Olufunlola Johnson

500

He was an American physician and surgeon whose research in the field of blood transfusions improved ways to store blood. Hint: He's a bruh. 

Charles Drew. 

500

This Black sitcom is about the "American Dream" when a man and his wife move to an apartment in Manhattan, NY. The theme song is also VERY iconic. 

The Jeffersons

500

This is the first Black horror movie starring William Marshall in 1972.

Blacula 

500

Who teaches theater arts at Perry Street Prep in DC? 

Tiana Thomas