U.S. Black History
This prominent civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" Speech in 1963.
A: Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
This artist holds the record for best selling album of all-time
A: Who is Michael Jackson?
This African American author and poet wrote the acclaimed autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
A: Who is Maya Angelou?
Q: The year that the Center of Student Diversity and Inclusion opened.
A: What is 2017?
Known as "The Black Mamba," this basketball legend spent his entire 20-season NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
A: Who is Kobe Bryant?
Who was the African American leader and spokesperson for the Nation of Islam, known for his advocacy of black empowerment and civil rights
A: Who is Malcolm X?
This artist is the first female rapper to win the Grammy award for Best Rap Album. And she did it with her Debut Album.
A: Who is Cardi B?
Q: This singer won 6 Grammy awards in 2010 – the most wins in a single night by a female in the history of the awards show
A: Who is Beyonce?
Q: What did CMAP Stand for?
A: Carnegie Mellon Action Project
This legendary boxer and activist was the first to win the world heavyweight title three times.
A: Who is Muhammad Ali?
Q: This court case ended legal segregation in public schools
A: What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This artist holds the record for the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100. He is also tied for the male soloist with the most #1 hits in Hot 100 History.
A: Who is Aubrey "Drake" Graham?
This personality was the richest African American of the 20th century and became North America's first Black multi-billionaire.
A: Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Q: Following MLK's assassination, Carnegie Mellon launched CMAP to increase recruitment and retention of Black students in this year.
A: What is 1968?
This exceptional African-American actor became the second in history to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor. His remarkable achievement came in the year 2002, marking a significant moment in the history of the Oscars.
A: Who is Denzel Washnigton?
This civil rights legislation aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for Black Americans
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
These two artists are tied for most Awards won at the Grammys. Totalling 24 awards each.
A: Who are Jay-Z and Kanye West?
Q: She was the first African American women to win an academy award for best actress.
A: Who is Halle Berry?
Q: SPIRIT Buggy (women's) placed first in this year, two years after the team was established.
A: What is 1986?
This African-American inventor and scientist is credited with inventing the gas mask and Traffic Signal.
A: Who is Garrett Morgan?
What was the primary aim of the Black Panther Party, founded in 1966?
What is addressing systemic issues affecting Black Americans, (including police brutality and inequality)?
This legendary musician is known for playing multiple instruments and producing his own albums, often playing all the instruments himself.
A: Who is Prince?
This is a trailblazing African American astronaut and physician who became the first African American woman to travel in space
A: Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
Q: What year was SPIRIT House first officially established? (Points awarded is within 5 years)
A: What is 1973?
This Nigerian Businessnessman, known for his extensive investments in many industries, is the richest Black Person on Earth.
Who is Aliko Dangote?