Do You Know Your Black History??

Question 1

Which of these movies were directed by American actor and filmmaker Jordan Peele?

Accepted Answer

Get Out

Question 2

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is the best-selling album of all-time. Which is not a song on the album?

Accepted Answer

Earth Song

Question 3

This Black abolitionist and activist is famous for her "Ain't I A Woman" Speech

Accepted Answer

Sojourner Truth

Question 4

Hattie McDaniel is the first black actor to win an Oscar. Her award was given for her performance in what film?

Accepted Answer

Gone with the Wind

Question 5

Founded in 1966, this militant black power organization impacted the globe.

Accepted Answer

The Black Panther Party

Question 6

Disney's Let It Shine is a certified classic. Which of these songs are from the soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

Moment of Truth, Don't Run Away, Me and You, What I Said

Question 7

This Creole stew is popular in Louisiana, as its known for its flavored broth and shrimp, while served over rice.

Accepted Answer

Gumbo

Question 8

What's Keke Palmer's real name?

Accepted Answer

Lauren Keyana Palmer

Question 9

Barack and Michella Obama have a son and a daughter.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Shirley Chisholm is the....

Accepted Answer

first female candidate for president of the USA, first black woman to be a representative in the House of Representatives

Question 11

Which of these are considered to be apart of the Black Ivy League?

Accepted Answer

Howard University

Question 12

What's Childish Gambino's real name?

Accepted Answer

Donald Glover

Question 13

Which of these is not a song by Mariah Carey?

Accepted Answer

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Question 14

Vogue dancing originated in the black LGBTQ+ community

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Which South American country has the most inhabitants with African ancestry?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 16

Usher performed at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime. Who's performing in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Omar

Question 17

Which continent did braids originate from?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 18

Which of these rappers has had 3 albums that topped the Billboard at #1 this year?

Accepted Answer

Future

Question 19

Which of these are NOT an R&B trio from the 90s?

Accepted Answer

The Supremes

Question 20

Arthur Ashe is...

Accepted Answer

first black US Open winner

Question 21

Garrett Morgan is known for creating....

Accepted Answer

the traffic light

Question 22

In Poetic Justice, where was Justice trying to go?

Accepted Answer

Oakland

Question 23

Frederick Douglass was born in which east coast state?

Accepted Answer

Maryland

Question 24

Black History Month started off as "Negro History Week"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

2024 Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris is the first POC and woman to be US VP. Which countries is she from?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica and India

Question 26

This tennis player has won six WTA Tour singles titles, including a Major at the 2023 US Open

Accepted Answer

Coco Gauff

Question 27

Shia LaBeouf was the first black lieutenant of New Jersey

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

This African American entrepreneur and social activist is known to be the first female self-made millionaire

Accepted Answer

Madam CJ Walker

Question 29

How many Black Ivy Leagues are there?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 30

Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on June 19th. What is being celebrated?

Accepted Answer

the end of slavery in the US

Question 31

What was Muhammad Ali's real name?

Accepted Answer

Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.

Question 32

Jackie Robinson was the 1st Black man to play MLB. What was his jersey number?

Accepted Answer

42

Question 33

Rosa Parks started the bus boycott in the US.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

Which one of these people is a graduate of an HBCU?

Accepted Answer

Taraji P. Henson, Kamala Harris, Chadwick Boseman, Erykah Badu

Question 35

When was MLK born?

Accepted Answer

January 15, 1929

Question 36

Finish the quote: "You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?...

Accepted Answer

...You exist in the context of all in which you live......

Question 37

What are Barack and Michelle's daughters' names?

Accepted Answer

Natasha and Malia

Question 38

Who is the first African American to hold the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title?

Accepted Answer

Jack Johnson

Question 39

Which actress starred in Disney's The Little Mermaid (2023)?

Accepted Answer

Halle Bailey

Question 40

Beyoncé has won the most Grammys. How many Grammys has she won?

Accepted Answer

32

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