Black Entrepreneurs
What known black musician has a famous luxury shoe brand currently.
Kanye West
True or False? Juneteenth is considered to be the longest running African American holiday.
True
True or False? Soul food originated from Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.
True
Who was the first Black President of the United States
Barack Obama
Who famously refused to give up her seat on the bus in protest?
Rosa Parks
Who used his success as a basketball player to build a best-selling footwear brand.
Michael Jordan
What significant event is Juneteenth commemorating?
The end of slavery in the United States.
Collard Greens
Who is a famous female black inventor credited for the creation of black female hair products?
Madam CJ Walker
True or False? Not all enslaved people immediately found freedom.
True
Who is the newest Black Billionaire
Tyler Perry
What president signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
Which traditional soul food is also the name of a popular Hip-Hop group?
Black-Eyed Peas
What famous Black figure is credited for pioneering various uses for peanuts.
George Washington Carver
Which famous Civil Rights activist stated "Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded from the oppressed"?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the first black woman to become a billionaire?
Oprah Winfrey
What three colors make up the Juneteenth flag?
Red, Black and Green
Name 2 popular soul food specific desserts
Peach Cobbler, Poundcake, Sweet Potato Pie, Apple Pie, Banana Pudding
Who is credited for inventing the super soaker water gun.
Lonnie Johnson
How long did it take slaves to find out they were free?
2 years
Who was the first black self-made millionaire
Madam C.J. Walker
Which U.S. state was the last to officially recognize Juneteenth as a holiday?
South Dakota
What type of meat is typically used in a traditional gumbo?
Andouille Sausage
What African American man invented the dryer?
George T Sampson
Which famous Civil Rights activist stated, “You can't separate peace from freedom, because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”
Malcolm X