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George and Louise Jefferson moved on up to this location
What is to the east side. To a deluxe apartment in the sky
100
Venus and Serena Williams got their start on the tennis courts in this city
Where is Compton, California
100
This American President was the first to recognize Black History Month in 1976
Who is President Gerald Ford
100
In March 2021, this artist became the most-awarded singer in Grammy History with 28 Grammy wins
Who is Beyonce
100
"School is out and it’s sort of a buzz. But back then, I didn’t really know what it was. But now I see what have of this….”
What is "The way that people respond to summer madness.” – Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince)
200
The character, Craig, from the movie "Friday" lost what on his day off?
What is his job.
200
Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball for this team
What is the Brooklyn Dodgers
200
This American author and historian has been called the father of black history and launched the celebration of "Negro History Week", the precursor of Black history month
Who is Carter G. Woodson
200
She was the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer for the American Ballet
Who is Misty Copeland
200
"I want a girl with extensions in her hair. Bamboo earrings, at least two pair..."
What is "A Fendi Bag and a bad attitude…” – Around the Way Girl (LL Cool J)
300
This black actress was the first to achieve the coveted EGOT (i.e., Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony wins) status
Who is Whoopi Goldberg
300
She is the most decorated American gymnast
Who is Simone Biles
300
This physician, surgeon, and medical researcher developed the process for removing plasma from blood
Who is Dr. Charles Drew
300
Her math calculations helped put a man into space and the moon
Who is Katherine Johnson
300
"Our love is like a ship on the ocean. We’ve been sailing with a cargo full of love and devotion. So, I’d like to know where…"
“You got the notion” - Rock the Boat (The Hues Corporation)
300
She is the first black woman to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company and the first woman to succeed another as head of a Fortune 500 company
Who is Ursula Burns (Xerox)
400
This is the highest grossing black motion picture of all time
What is Black Panther (2018)
400
The first black athlete to medal in the Winter Olympics Games
Who is Debi Thomas (Bronze Medalist - Calgary Olympics 1988)
400
The first African-American astronaut to travel into space
Who is Dr. Guion Bluford
400
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is a native of this city
What is Los Angeles, CA
400
“Sitting in the mornin’ sun. I’ll be sittin’ when the evenin’ comes. Watching the ships roll in…”
“Then I watch ‘em roll away again, yeah. I’m sitting on the dock of the bay...” – (Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding)
500
She is the first black person to win the Academy Award for Costume Design
Who is Ruth Carter
500
The first African-American male to win the U.S. Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon
Who is Arthur Ashe
500
This activist was only 6 years old when she became the first African-American child to desegregate an all-white elementary school in Louisiana
Who is Ruby Bridges
500
She is a 6-time Tony award winner on Broadway. She performed in shows such as “Porgy and Bess”, "Ragtime" and "A Raisin in the Sun".
Who is Audra McDonald
500
“Got nothing else to lose. I’m tired of being used. I want everyone to know…”
“I’m looking for a good time. Gooood tiiiiimmmeeee. Oh, sail on, honey” - Sail On (The Commodores)