Black History- College
True or False- Black men annually receive more bachelor’s degrees than black women.
False
How many notes are there in music?
Eight
True or False- Studies find that the cost of attendance at an HBCU is 28% less than attending a comparable non-HBCU.
True
What fast food restaurant was the first to have a jingle for their commercials?
McDonald's
True or False- African Americans represent 13% of STEM majors.
False; represent only 7% of STEM majors
What rapper has the most appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 in history?
Drake
Why were HBCUs created?
Black students were usually denied admission to traditionally white institutions, making HBCUs the best, and often only, opportunity for postsecondary education.
Answers may vary.
What song is the longest-running number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in history?
Old Town Road, Lil Nas X
What court case brought the end of legal segregation in schools across the country?
Brown v. Board of Education
True or False- Mozart sold more CDs than Beyoncé in 2016.
True
In what century did the first black woman in the US graduate from college?
Note:
the 1700s= 18th century
the 1800s= 19th century
the 1900s=20th century
the 2000s=21st century
19th century
Actual year: 1850
What is the best-selling album of all time?
Thriller, Michael Jackson
How many HBCUs are there currently in the world?
99
Any response between 80-100 is acceptable.
What genre of music does the number one best-selling artist of all time in the US play?
Country
Number one best-selling artist in US: Garth Brooks
Spelman College, an HBCU, has the highest percentage of black, non-Hispanic students. Where is Spelman College located?
Atlanta, GA
Georgia or Atlanta are acceptable answers.
In what decade was the first song on the radio played?
1900s
Exact year: 1906
This 90s hit sitcom was based at a fictitious HBCU and addressed many social, political, and economic issues that college students continue to face today.
A Different World
Which song on YouTube has the most views in history?
Despacito, Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
What state has the most HBCUs (14, to be exact)?
Alabama
What solo artist has the most number one hits in history?
Mariah Carey