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100

Who wrote the book Native Son?

Who is Richard Wright

100

Whose movie acting debut was in the film, Intruder in the Dust?

Who was Sidney Poitier

100

Leroy Eldridge Cleaver was the author of what autobiography?

What is Soul on Ice

100

He served as the first Black Mayor in Battle Creek

Who is Donald Sherrod

100

In 1856 who was the former slave that came to Battle Creek for a visit and a year later moved to the area to live?

Who was Sojourner Truth

200

Brooklyn New York native Louis Gossett Jr. won an Emmy award for his role in the TV movie "Roots".  What role earned him an Academy Award?

What was the drill sergeant in "An Officer and a Gentleman"

200

"Thrilla in Manilla" refers to what sporting event

What is the heavyweight championship fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali

200

What organization uses the slogan "A mind is a terrible thing to waste?"

What is the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

200

Who was the Battle Creek NAACP member and resident who assisted with a lunch counter bias suit in the 1950s and they won the case

Who was Sherman Ward

200

In 1984, who was the first black female mayor of Battle Creek?

Who was Maude Bristol Perry

300

Name the author who wrote the mystery; Devil in a Blue Dress

Who is Walter Mosley

300

Whose stylist mother taught him; "you don't have to be rich to look good?"

Who is Will Smith, creator of the Williwear clothing line.
300

He served as the first Black Mayor in Battle Creek

Who is Donald Sherrod

300

Who is the Valentine Center Building in Irving Park named after?

Who is Clark Valentine

300

Give us the name of the movie in which Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey starred in together

What is the Color Purple

400

The character "Axel Foley" appears in what movie series

What is The Beverly Hills Cop Series

400

Name the author who wrote the Souls of Black Folk

Who is W.E.B. DuBois

400

Maude Bristol Perry is a well-established business owner.  What is the name of her business?

What is Sugar and Spice Daycare Center

400

This actor played the intimidating private detective in the groundbreaking 1971 movie "Shaft"

Who is Richard Rountree

500

Who is the author of Tar Baby?

Who is Toni Morrison

500

Name Toni Morrison's first two novels

What are The Bluest Eye and Sula

500

How much per month were men paid for being a part of the Civil War

What is White $13 and blacks $7

500

What is the name of the first black co-host as a sports caster on NBCs the Today Show

Who was Bryant Gumble