Academics + Inventions
What was the most influential invention of early 20th century inventor Garrett Morgan? This invention was inspired by Morgan witnessing a car accident at an intersection in Cleveland, Ohio.
The three traffic light system.
Which city is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of hip-hop?
The Bronx, NYC
This actor is known for his roles in the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and the Men in Black series.
Will Smith
What does the NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
In Pop Culture, who is our most notable alumnus?
Wendy Williams
What was invented by Frederick McKinley Jones in 1940, and became vital for preserving food, supplies, and blood during WWII?
Refrigerated Trucks.
What instrument did Charlie Parker a band leader composer and influential soloist, also known as "Bird" or "YardBird", who was a leading figure in the creation of bebop, a form of jazz?
Saxaphone
This actor passed away in 2020 and was known for his role in Black Panther.
Chadwick Boseman
What year was the Black Panther Party Founded?
1966
What is the full name of the Black Cultural Center on Campus?
John D. O'Bryant African-American Institute
Who was the first African American person to receive a patent in the U.S.? (the patent was for dry-scouring, a dry cleaning process)
Thomas L Jennings
In 1953, the song “Hound Dog” was released by which blues singer before Elvis Presley’s 1956 version?
Willie May " Big Mama" Thornton
This comedian--known for her roles in Girls Trip, The Last OG, and many of her own comedy specials--is the founder of the She Ready Foundation.
Tiffany Haddish
Fomer chairman and prominent activist out the Black Panther Party in Chicago.
Fred Hampton
Out of the 8, name 1 e-board member from Northeastern's Black Student Association. Freshman Representatives are not included.
Damian Lee, Abrielle De Veux, Jenia Browne, Madison Haywood, Ingrid Cobbinah, Mariana Nkoudou, Mya Watts, Rashida Jalloh
At what university did Mary Frances Berry become the first black woman to lead a major American research university in 1976?
University of Colorado Boulder
Whose 1939 Easter Sunday concert at the Lincoln Memorial broke racial barriers and was seen as an important moment in the struggle for civil rights?
Marian Anderson
An American music variety television show that was the first to prominently feature African American musical acts and dancers.
Soul Train
Author of the 1981 black feminist book "Ain't I a Woman"
Bell Hooks
What is the full name of the M1LK Area Coordinator? She is also M1LK Hall Council's Faculty Advisor
Lei Douglas
What is one invention that 19th century Canadian Elijah McCoy received a patent for? In his lifetime, McCoy has 57 patented inventions.
57 possible answers, some include:
lubricating oil cup (made train travel way more efficient); portable ironing board; lawn sprinkler; improved rubber heels for shoes
What musician is hailed as the creator of "Afrobeat," and used his music as a platform to call for political and social progression?
Fela Kuti
The name of the actor who played Steve Urkel in the TV sitcom Family Matters.
Jaleel White
Author of "Women, Race and Class"
Angela Davis
As of 2019, what percent of enrolled undergraduate and graduate students are "Black or African-American"?
3.38%, will accept 3% or closest answer within 1% - 5% if needed.