Music
Who was the first African American woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
a. Tina Turner b. Gladys Knight C. Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Who was the first African American to win an Oscar?
A. Hattie Mcdaniel B. Louis Gossett C.Morgan Freeman D. Daniel Kluuya
Hattie Mcdaniel
What HBCU did Ms. P attend?
A. Dillard University B. Howard University C. LSU D. Spelman Collage
Dillard University
She is known for being a media mogul and philanthropist, considered one of the most notable Black female entrepreneurs.
A. Oprah Winfrey B.Madam CJ Walker C. Cathy Hughes D. Shelia Johnson.
Oprah Winfrey
This gymnast was the first Black gymnast to be named All-Around Gymnastics Champion in 2012.
A. Gabby Douglas B. Simone Biles C. Jair Lync D. Dominque Dawes
Gabby Douglas
What month is African American Music Appreciation Month?
A. June B. October C. February D. December
June
Name the controversial early form of Black theater that often depicted Black people in stereotypical and demeaning ways, performed by white actors in blackface.
A. Minstrel Shows B. Noh Theater C. Castelet D. Black Box Theater
Minstrel Shows
Rosa Parks was the first person to refuse to give up her seat on the bus.
True or False
False, it was Claudette Colvin
Who is the founder of FUBU clothing?
A. Micheal Jordan B. Telfar Clemans C. Heron Preston D. Daymond John.
Daymond John
This athlete became the first Black woman in 1950 to play on the women's tennis tour. She won 11 grand slam title.
A. Serena Williams B. Ora Washington C. Althea Gibson D. Lucy Diggs Slowe
Althea Gibson
Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
A. Stevie Wonder B. Prince C.Lil Nas X D. Micheal Jackson
Michael Jackson
Who was the first African American to win EGOT?
A. Jennifer Hudson B. John Legand C.Quincy Jones D. Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Medgar Evers turned his sights on desegregation after being rejected from the University of Mississippi Law School because of the color of his skin.
True or False
True
As of 2023, how many Black Billionaires are there?
A. 130 B. 16 C. 32 D. 47
16
This African American football player was the first to win a Heisman.
A. Jim Brown B. Ernie Davis C. Willie Thrower B. Tony Dougly.
Ernie Davis
Who is known as "The Godfather of Soul"?
A. Ray Charles B. James Brown C. Al Green D. Sam Cooke
James Brown
What character first appeared in comics in 1966?
A.Miles Morales B.Black Panter C. Luke Cage D. Shuri
Black Panther
The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPP) was founded in October 1968 in Oakland, California by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, who met at Merritt College in Oakland.
True or False
False, it was founded in 1968.
Who founded BET (Black Entertainment Television)
A. Debra L Lee B. Scott Mills C. Robert L Johnson D. Paul Berry
Robert L. Johnson
This tennis player is the first African-American man to win a Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Open. He would later gain the same distinction at the Australian Open (1975) and Wimbledon (1975).
A. Bob Ryland B. Art Carrington C. Thomas Blake D. Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
Who was the first African American to reach #1 on the Billboard Charts?
A. Micheal Jackson B. Miles Davis C.Usher D. Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
What African American Filmmaker is known for being a pioneer in directing and producing in the early 1900's?
A. Spike Lee B. Stevie Mcqueen C. John Singleton D. Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
What does HBCU stand for?
200 Point Bonus: What University did Ms. Celeste attend?
Historically Black Colleges and University
Xaiver
Who was the founder of "Negro History Week". He is known as the "Father of Black History.
A. Abraham Lincon B. Carter G Woodson C. Rosa Parks D. Malcom X
Carter G. Woodson
With a record shattering career, this driver was the first Black to sign and race in the 57 years of Formula One. This was in 2007.
A. Lewis Hamilton B. Bubba Wallace C. Rajah Caruth D.Wendell Scott
Lewis Hamilton