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On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued this which states: "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."
What is The Emancipation Proclamation
100
Whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked a boycott of Montgomery, AL buses from 1955-1956?
Who is Rosa Parks.
100
In September 2004 I made history on TV by giving a brand new car to each member of my audience
Who Is Oprah Winfrey.
100
Many refer to him as the "King of Pop."
Whos is Michael Jackson
100
This former senator became the first highest ranking female official in US history.
Who is Kamala Harris
200
In 2008, this person became the first Black president-elect of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama
200
She was the first black woman to travel to space.
Who is Mae Jemison.
200
I have six NBA championship rings from playing with the Chicago Bulls and my own sneaker line called "Air Jordan"
Who is Michael Jordan.
200
Set in the 1920s New Orleans, the movie tells the story of a hardworking waitress, who dreams of opening her own restaurant.
What is The Princess and the Frog
200
The youngest woman to an Emmy as “Best Actress in a Drama Series”?
Who is Zendaya
300
In 1954, this Supreme Court case ruled that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
300
The first African-American woman elected to Congress, serving the first of seven terms beginning in 1969. She was also the first woman and first African-American to seek the nomination for president from one of the two major political parties.
Who is Shirley Chisholm.
300
I'm famous for my quote: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. His hands can't hit what his eyes can't see. Now you see me, now you don't"
Who is Muhammad Ali.
300
This TV show, is about a young black girl named Dottie who is a doctor to her toys and stuffed animals.
Who is Doc McStuffins
300
The first Black person to own and head a major film studio?
Who is Tyler Perry?
400
In 1965, this legislation ensured protection of the voting rights of Black citizens from exercising the right to vote.
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965
400
This "conductor" usually carried a gun, not a whistle. She freed
Who is Harriet Tubman
400
I am considered the greatest woman tennis player of all time. I have won the most Grand Slam titles than any woman or man during the open era.
Who is Serena Williams
400
This movie is about a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
What is Hidden Figures
400
The first player in NBA history to make 3,000 three-pointers.
Bonus: Song that has these lyrics, "I been Steph Curry with the shot"?
Who is Steph(en) Curry
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Bonus: What is "0-100"/ The Catch-up?
500
This organization was formed in response to the Springfield Race Riot of 1908.
What is The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
500
Her autobiography is entitled "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
Who is Maya Angelou.
500
I am a author whose first book received one of the biggest young adult publishing deals. When I was 24, my book debuted as a NY Times Best Seller and landed a major movie deal.
Who is Tomi Adeyemi
500
This R&B artist is the most nominated and awarded female musician in Grammy history.
Who is Beyonce Knowles
500
This person made spelling bee history at the age of 14.
Who is Zaila Avant-Garde
