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100
This NBA basketball player scored 81 points in a single game and gave himself the nickname "Black Mamba"
Kobe Bryant
100
T'Challa, known as the Black Panther was played by which famous actor.
Chadwick Boseman
100
Born in this 50th U.S. State, Barack Obama made history in 2008 becoming the first African-American ever to be elected President of the United States of America?
Hawai'i
100
This song is widely known as the Black National Anthem.
Lift Every Voice
100
Cardi B roes to fame after starring in what reality TV show on VH1.
Love and Hip Hop.
200
Singer Lauryn Hill was a part of this group.
The Fugees
200
Name the famous director responsible for striking horror/thriller films such as Get Out and Us.
Jordan Peele
200
Who was the first African American millionaire?
Madame C.J Walker
200
Which city is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of hip hop?
The Bronx, NY
200
Name the very famous gossip blog that is always spilling the tea, and has taken over social media. Reporting on celebrity gossip, politics, and much more.
The Shade Room
300
This tennis player won more Grand Slam singles titles (23) than any other woman or man during the open era
Serena Williams
300
Name the infamous director who is responsible for classic films such as Do The Right Thing, She's Gotta Have It, and Crooklyn
You might also recognize him for sitting court side at every New York Knicks home game.
Spike Lee.
300
Who was the first black woman to be elected to congress?
Shirly Chisholm
300
An invitation to this gathering is not easy to come by, just one mistake and your access can/will be immediately revoked.
The Cookout
300
Who said, "You thought I was feeling you?"
Ice Spice
400
This famous singer added more electronic components to his songs to create smoother dancefloor-friendly sounds,creating a name for himself as the "King of Pop".
Michael Jackson
400
This California native has the great ability to bring historic events to life, this director is responsible for films such as Selma, When They See Us, and the 13th.
Ava DuVernay
400
This South African leader spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid (which is South Africa’s institutionalized system of white supremacy and racial segregation).
Nelson Mandela
400
This man is known as "the Godfather of Soul" was one of the founding fathers of funk music and is known for his exciting performance and unique dance styles.
James Brown
400
This comedian born in Phildelphia, PA is well known for his diminutive stature as well as his stand up and film roles
Kevin Hart
500
This baseball player played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues until they would be the first African-American to integrate the white major leagues.
Jackie Robinson
500
This is known as the 1st Black sitcom.
Good Times
500
This national scholarship program is named after Americas first African American supreme court justice.
Thurgood Marshall
500
Prior to embarking a legendary solo career, Beyoncé Knowles was a member of Destiny's Child who's final lineup was a trio featuring Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.
Name either of the three women who at one point were also members of Destiny's Child.
Le Toya Luckett
LaTavia Roberson
Farrah Franklin
500
In 2018, he was named the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's Men's ready-to-wear line and has a very famous fashion mentor and friend named Kanye West.
Virgil Abloh
600
This black rapper has made millions from several multi-platinum albums and has also stared on the famous television show Power.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
600
Name the lead actor in the movie "Training Day", "The Equalizer", and "Flight".
Denzel Washington
600
What is the name of the first historically black college/university in America?
Cheyney University
600
As a child this is the time you had to be back in the house.
When the street lights came on.
600
This shoe is the most popular shoe in black culture.
Jordans/ Air Jordans
700
This gymnast owns the most world medals in U.S. history.
Simone Biles
700
Name 3 phrases from the movie "Friday".
"You got knocked the f*** out!"
"Bye, Felica."
"And you know this, Man!"
Other acceptable answers:
"Oh, that was different." (In reference to why Red didn't help Smokey when he was in some trouble in the backyard.)
"Daaaaaang!"
"Fired on your day off."
"Ham, No Burger."
700
He started the "Back to Africa Movement" and was later deported back to his homeland in Jamaica. Identify him from the list below.
1. Marcus Garvey
2. Louis Farrakhan
3. Elijah Muhammad
1. Marcus Garvey
700
When you went to a buffet with adults as a child, this is the age you told people you were.
12 years old or younger.
700
Respond to this statement: "Ma, can we go to McDonald's?"
"Do you got McDonold's money"
800
Ties the Beatles as the artists with the most "hot 100" top 10's in a single decade.
Drake
800
Danny Glover did an excellent job on the movie. However, we want you to name the author of the book "The Color Purple".
Alice Walker
800
This man invented peanut butter.
George Washington Carver
800
This was a sign that it was a cleaning day in your house.
music blasting from the speakers
800
This popular rap artist’s real name is Nayvadius Wilburn
Future
900
His original name was Lesane Parish Crooks and he was one of the most influential rappers of all time- as he was one of the leading names in 1990s gangsta rap revolution.
Tupac Shakur
900
Name this character and the movie he belongs to.
Ed from Good Burger
900
The first African American actress to win an Academy Award for best actress.
Halle Berry
900
This flavor of Kool-Aid is regarded as the best flavor of Kool-Aid.
Grape/Purple*
900
With a total of 28 awards and 79 nominations, this person is the most awarded and nominated woman, the most awarded singer, and the second-most awarded person in Grammy history
Beyoncé
1000
Widely regarded as the greatest American male track and field athlete, this Olympian was a dominant sprinter and long jumper who won nine gold medals across four Olympiads.
He is one of six athletes to win gold at the same individual event in four consecutive Olympics.
Carl Lewis
1000
Six African-Americans have won the Academy Award (Oscars) for Best Actor.
Name five of them.
Sidney Poitier (1958, Lillies of the Field)
Denzel Washington (2001, Training Day)
Jamie Foxx (2004, Ray)
Forest Whitaker (2006, The Last King of Scotland)
Will Smith (2021, King Richard)
Michael B. Jordan (2025, Sinners)
1000
Booker T. Washington was the founder and president of what educational institution?
Tuskegee Institute
1000
This is what your momma said she was not whenever you were in trouble.
"Your lil friend..."
1000
Motown music derives it's name from what U.S city?
Detroit, Michigan (The Motor City)