An American actor, producer, rapper, and songwriter. In the 90s, was known as 'Fresh Prince', and was in the very commonly known show 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
Who is Will Smith
100
A Baptist minister born in Atlanta, GA known as the leader of the civil rights movement. Helped organize the 1963 March on Washington and the Selma to Montgomery marches.
Most well known speech is commonly referenced in schools still this day.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
100
Very well known rapper/poet/actor, sometimes known as 'Makaveli'. Was part of the 'East vs West' conflict within Hip Hop during the 90s, and was assassinated in 1996.
Who is Tupac Shakur
100
The era that first began the large trend of wearing afros within the U.S
a)70s
b)00s
c)90s
When is the 70s
100
A new international activist movement that's steadily rising, that campaigns against violence and systemic racism toward black people
What is The Black Lives Matter Movement
200
An American hip hop group formed in 2009, from Lawrenceville, Georgia. The group is composed of three rappers, known by their stage names Quavo, Takeoff and Offset.
Who are the Migos
200
On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, she refused to obey bus driver's order to give up her seat in the colored section to a white passenger. NAACP organizers believed that she was the best candidate for seeing through a court challenge.
Who is Rosa Parks
200
A 1995 comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray. It stars rapper Ice Cube, and comedian Chris Tucker in his first starring role.
What is 'Friday'
200
A social media event which encourages the posting of content that was created by and features everyday black people.
What is #Blackout
200
An African American from Miami Gardens, Florida, who, at 17 years old, was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer. His death re-birthed awareness to a seemingly new phenomenon of unarmed African Americans being targeted.
Who is Trayvon Martin
300
A Caribbean island nation, whose flags consists of the colors black, yellow, and green.
What is Jamaica
300
Muslim minister and activist, later changed his name to el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz and is commonly known for being radical. Spike Lee made a movie about him.
Hint: He's very well known, however hardly mentioned in schools
Who is Malcom X
300
A genre of Latin American music that originated in the Dominican Republic in the first half of the 20th century with European, Indigenous and African musical elements.
What is 'Bachata'
300
A new hashtag celebrating black women that began in 2013 and continues to gain popularity. Commonly seen on social media.
Hint:#BlackGirl_____
What is #BlackGirlMagic
300
What are ways we can uplift black youth, throughout all of these troubles?
Answers vary
400
A college or university that was originally founded to educate students of African-American descent.
What is a HBCU
400
A successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial uprising that took place in the former French colony of Saint-Domingue that lasted from 1791 until 1804. It affected the institution of slavery throughout the Americas.
Hint: This lead the first black republic to be born
What is 'The Haitian Revolution'
400
A reggae song written by Bob Marley and Noel "King Sporty" Williams. The title and lyrics refer to the black U.S. cavalry regiments, that fought in the Indian Wars after 1866.
What is 'Buffalo Soldier'
400
A 1993 American romantic drama film directed by John Singleton, starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur.
What is Poetic Justice
400
A revolutionary black nationalist and socialist organization active in the United States from 1966 until 1982. Cofounders were Bobby Seale and Huey P Newton
What is The Black Panther Party
500
A 2005 romantic comedy-drama film written by, starring, and directed by Tyler Perry.
What is Diary of a Mad Black Woman
500
When the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, which ended slavery in the US, occur.
(Month and Year)
December 1865
500
A piece of cloth used to cover the top of one's head, sometimes made of nylon material and having a "skullcap" fit. It may also be referred to as a "wavecap"
What is a Du-rag
500
This gesture expressed by the hands began in the 70s, and is still used today.
Hint: It was used at the Grammys
What is the black power fist
500
How do you deal with the injustices and prejudice you see on T.V and actually deal with in real life?