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100

This Japanese-American tennis player was the first tennis player to light the Olympic cauldron in an Olympic Summer Games opening ceremony.

Who is Naomi Osaka?

100
The founder of this network is the first Black American billionaire. 

What is BET?

100

This kitchen accessory designed to protect your clothing was a fashion statement when it was created in the 1500's. 

What's an apron?

100

This is what a gold digger ain't doing in Kanye West's 2005 hit of the same name.

What is "messing with no broke man?"

100

You have to break it to use it.

What is an egg?

200
These two NBA teams are tied for the most championship wins.

Who are the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers?

200

This Harlem theater, established in 1913, was at one time the pinnacle of the chitlin circuit.

What is The Appollo?

200

These two vegetables top the list for vegetable consumption in the U.S. 

What are potatoes and tomatoes?

200
The long version of SMH.

What is shaking my head?

200

I have a face and two hands but no arms or legs.

What is a clock?

300

This college basketball coach is the winningest in history.

Who is Mike Krzyzewski?

300

This is why it's a bad idea to ever put your purse on the floor.

What is "because your money will stay low?"

300

This means to keep food heated just below the boiling point. 

What is "simmer?"

300

The Jackson Five called this Indiana town home.

What is Gary?

300

I am strong enough to sink ships but afraid of the sun.

What is ice?

400

This is the length in feet of a football field.

What is 360 feet?



400

He was the first Black American to be on a postage stamp.

Who is Booker T. Washington?

400

French fries were invented in this European country.

What is Belgium?

400

This actor voiced both Darth Vader and King Mufasa in the Lion King.

Who is James Earl Jones?

400

The more you take, the more you leave behind.

What are footsteps?

500
He is the only NBA player to have played in four different decades.

Who is Vince Carter?

500

This was the first Black owned and operated HBCU.

What is Wilberforce?

500

These three Rice Krispies mascots first appeared in the 1930's.

Who are Snap, Crackle and Pop?

500

This is Rhiana's government name.

What is Robyn Fenty?

500

The answer to this riddle: A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed two nights. He rode out of town on Friday. How is this possible?

What is his horse's name is Friday?