Quiz Bowl study guide

The former home of Harriet Tubman, leader of the Underground Railroad, now a national park located in which state?

Which landmark in Alabama was central to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Movement?

Who is known for hits such as “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry”?

former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama in 2018, struck a deal with Netflix to produce series

The “ankh” symbol, also known as the “Key of Life,” originates from which ancient civilization?

Which African-American female entrepreneur founded Blavity, a media startup focusing on Black millennials, in 2014?

In 2015, which state saw the removal of the Confederate flag from its statehouse grounds?

This acclaimed African-American poet and writer penned I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Who is she?

In 2002, which African-American rapper released the hit song “Hot in Herre”?

Who was the first African-American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Boyz N the Hood, a film depicting life in South Central Los Angeles, was directed by whom?

Which groundbreaking 1970s TV show starred Esther Rolle and John Amos as Florida and James Evans?

Who played the character Whitley Gilbert in the TV show A Different World?

Issa Rae is the creator and star of which HBO series that started in 2016?

Which former NFL player took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police violence?

The Motown Museum, also known as “ Hitsville U.S.A” is located in which city?

Who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role?

who was the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi 1962 amidst violent protests

Who, after amassing wealth in beauty and cosmetics, founded the first Black-owned bank the U.S.?

This African-American astrophysicist and science communicator is known for his work in the Hayden Planetarium who is he?

Which African- American entrepreneur co-founded the Sundial Brands, the company behind Shea Moisture products?

Which building in Harlem, New York, was a leading showcase for African-American artists during the Harlem Renaissance?

founder of Black Star Line, a shipping line that facilitated the return of the African people to their ancestral lands?

This African-American musician revolutionized funk with his Parliament-Funkadelic collective. Who is he?

Which traditional African-American hairstyle involves twisting small sections of hair in tight coils?