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Record-Setting Achievements in Black History
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This basketball player famously scored 100 points in a single game, setting a record that still stands today.

Who is Wilt Chamberlain

100

This rapper, known for hits like "Empire State of Mind" and "99 Problems," is also the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records.

Who is Jay-Z?

100

Founded in 1867, this historically Black college in Washington, D.C., is known for its prominent alumni, including Thurgood Marshall and Toni Morrison.

What is Howard University?

100

This individual holds the record for the longest filibuster ever conducted by a single senator, lasting over 24 hours in 1957.

Who is Strom Thurmond?

200

She became the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

Who is Dominique Dawes?

200

This rapper, known for his socially conscious lyrics and hits like "Alright" and "HUMBLE.," won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018.

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

200

Established in 1837, this historically Black college in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States and was a significant center for civil rights activism.

What is Morehouse College?

200

This African American woman holds the record for the highest-grossing female artist in music history, with over 200 million records sold worldwide.

Who is Whitney Houston?

300

This athlete, known as "The Black Pearl," scored over 1,000 goals in his soccer career and was a vocal advocate for civil rights.

Who is Pelé?

300

This rapper, known for his distinctive voice and hits like "Gin and Juice" and "Drop It Like It's Hot," is often referred to as the "Doggfather."

Who is Snoop Dogg?

300

This historically Black college in Tallahassee, Florida, was founded in 1887 and is renowned for its programs in engineering, pharmacy, and journalism.

What is Florida A&M University (FAMU)?

300

This African American actor holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations for acting, with a total of eight nominations.

Who is Denzel Washington

400

This tennis player, known for her powerful serve and activism, won a total of 39 Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

Who is Serena Williams?

400

This hip hop duo, consisting of Andre 3000 and Big Boi, released the album "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," which won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards.

Who are Outkast?

400

Founded in 1865, this historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee, is known for its contributions to the civil rights movement and its esteemed music programs.

What is Fisk University?

400

In 2009, this politician made history by becoming the first African American President of the United States.

Who is Barack Obama?

500

In 1988, this sprinter set the world record for the 100-meter dash, becoming the fastest man in the world.

Who is Ben Johnson?

500

This rapper, known for his intricate rhyme schemes and storytelling abilities, released the critically acclaimed albums "Illmatic" and "It Was Written" in the 1990s.

Who is Nas?

500

This historically Black college in Greensboro, North Carolina, played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement with its student-led sit-ins at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in 1960.

What is North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T)?

500

This singer holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by a female artist, with a total of 32 wins.

Who is Beyoncé?