Who was the first African American man admitted to the University of Georgia. What year was this?
Hamilton Holmes in 1961: Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault integrated the University in January of 1961. During the legal battle, Holmes and Hunter were represented by a legal team headed by Atlanta civil rights attorney Donald Hollowell and Constance Baker-Motley of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
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What artist's album went platinum with no features?
J. Cole: On December 9th, 2014, J. Cole released his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, which was primarily composed and produced by the rapper himself. His album has now gone double platinum since its release.
100
What term is used to describe the concept of arriving to your agreed rendezvous point late?
Colored People Time
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In what year was the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People founded?
Founded February 12, 1909: The NAACP is the nation’s oldest, largest and most widely recognized grassroots-based civil rights organization. the NAACP’s stated goal was to secure for all people the rights guaranteed in the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution, which promised an end to slavery, the equal protection of the law and universal adult male suffrage.
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"Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us" What line comes next?
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us?
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Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery?
13th: Ratified December 6, 1865. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.
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Who created and is starring in the new FX show "Atlanta"?
Donald Glover
200
What is the name of the News and Entertainment Network that predominately plays Black productions?
Black Entertainment Television (BET)
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In what year was the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People UGA Chapter founded?
1998: The UGA Chapter of the NAACP was founded on February 19, 1998 by Erica Brantley and Marina Butler.
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How long did Sofia from The Color Purple (played by Oprah Winfrey) have to fight?
All her life.
300
Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner?
Ralph Bunche: In 1950 the Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to the first African-American, United Nations (UN) official Ralph Bunche. He received the Peace Prize for his efforts as mediator between Arabs and Jews in the Israeli-Arab war in 1948-1949.
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What is the name of the gender-inclusive racial justice movement that campaigns against police brutality and anti-Black violence against black women in the United States?
Say Her Name
300
What is the name of the common drink found at Black gatherings where food is present?
Kool-Aid (Sprite is also acceptable)
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Who is the current Community Service Chair of the University of Georgia Chapter of the NAACP?
Tierra Jackson
300
What natural hairstyle originated from West African culture?
Bantu Knots (braids also acceptable)
400
In which U.S. did did the Freedom Summer activities of 1964 predominately take place?
Mississippi: In 1964, CORE, the NAACP and SNCC collectively organised what became known as a freedom summer with the intentions to stop the political disenfranchisement of Black Americans. They also furthered education in the state with the establishment of multiple "freedom schools".
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Which new Netflix documentary explores the evolution of the U.S. prison system and the issue of mass incarceration? Who is the director?
13th, by Ava DuVernay. She was also the director of the 2014 film Selma.
400
What is the term used to describe the greatness of one's fit and/or features?
Fleek
400
What is the official journal of the NAACP?
The Crisis: W.E.B. Du Bois founded The Crisis in 1910 as the premier crusading voice for civil rights. Today, The Crisis, one of the oldest black periodicals in America, continues this mission.
400
Based on the Billboard 100, name 5 of the best 10 rappers of all time.
Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Ghost Face Killah, Lauryn Hill, Andre 3000, Nas, Rakim, Eminem, Jay-Z, Biggie
500
What was the name of the 15 year old Black boy lynched and drowned in a river in 1944?
Willie James Howard: On January 2, 1944 15 y/o Willie James Howard was taken to the Suwannee River in Live Oak, Florida by the former state legislator and father of a young girl to whom he had sent a Christmas card. Willie James' body was removed from the river the following day. The Live Oak grand jury failed to return an indictment.
500
What is the name of the museum that was established by an act of Congress in 2003, and recently opened it's doors in September of 2016?
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African-American life, history and culture.
500
What are the bouillon cubes with chicken flavoring commonly used to season food called?
Maggi
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Who founded the Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP in 1940 and served as its first Director-Counsel?
Thurgood Marshall: He was the architect of the legal strategy that ended the country’s official policy of segregation. Marshall was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court on which he served as Associate Justice from 1967-1991.
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Which city did Prince Akeem come to when he came to America?