1619
U.S. Hypocrisy
Historical Figures
Colleges & Universities
Pop Culture
100
This happened in the year 1619. Nikole Hannah-Jones feels that it marks the true birthdate of the United States of America.
What is the first slaves were brought to America?
They landed August 20, 1619 in Point Comfort in the Virginia Colony.
100
The author's father always flew one of these. The author found it confusing considering his childhood struggles.
What is an American flag?
100
Robert Hemmings was a servant to this man who is the author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
Institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community.
What are HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)?
100
Instead of going to see the Avengers: Endgame movie, you weirdos voted to see this trash movie last year.
What is Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
200
This NBA athlete (from Benton Harbor, MI) helped fund the 1619 Project and was instrumental in getting our magazines to The First Tee of Benton Harbor.
Who is Wilson Chandler?
200
After earning a battle star in WWII Isaac Woodard was beaten blind by police officers in Georgia for doing this with a bus driver.
What is arguing?
200
The famous author pictured here: 
has written many books about the struggles of black Americans. We will be watching a documentary about his work later this year.
Who is James Baldwin?
200
Although many colleges and universities previously used the ACT, this is now the standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.
What is the SAT test?
200
Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as _______, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper and actress. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she is most well known for her song Truth Hurts.
Who is Lizzo?
300
The number of enslaved Africans brought over on the first slave ship.
What is between 20-30?
300
In 1857 the Supreme Court made this decision stating that black people, enslaved or free, came from a "slave" race. Making them inferior to whites and incompatible with American democracy.
What is the Dred Scott decision?
300
Alex Haley, the author of Roots, also wrote this great black American's autobiography. He is famous for saying "Freedom by any means necessary!"
Who is Malcolm X?
300
Community college can be a great and inexpensive way for high school graduates to begin their college careers. ___________, located in Benton Harbor, MI is an example of a community college.
What is Lake Michigan College?
300
Located in Scranton, PA this midsize paper company is run by Michael Scott, Jim Halpert and Dwight Schrute.
What is Dunder Mifflin?
400
In 1965 a march from Selma to this city was led by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What is Montgomery, AL?
400
During this period from 1865-77 Southern black Americans were elected to local, state and federal offices. 16 of whom served in Congress including Hiram Revels of Mississippi.
What is the Reconstruction Era?
400
In 2008 he became POTUS. The first African American to do so.
Who is President Barak Obama?
400
FAFSA is the application students fill out in order to determine their financial aid eligibility. FAFSA stands for ________.
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
400
Also known as the Bangtan Boys, this seven-member South Korean boy band was formed in 2013.
What is BTS?
500
This author and creator of the 1619 Project says that by understanding slavery's influence on the present, perhaps we can prepare ourselves for a more just future. Hint: she was mentioned in the 100 point question.
Who is Nikole Hannah-Jones?
500
This famous quarterback has been called un-American, anti-military and anti-police for taking a knee to stand against the mistreatment of black Americans. Ironically, he was told to do so by an American military man.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
500
Known as "The First Lady of Civil Rights," this American activist is best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott.
Who was Rosa Parks?
500
Located in Boston, MA, this is the first institution of higher learning in the United States. Forbes Magazine considers it the #1 university in the country.
What is Harvard?
500
In the Black Panther, after the death of his father, this prince, returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his place at king.
Who is T'Challa?