How have sports been a part of social change?

At times, sports led activism, the quest for justice and equality

In 1985 what did BET incorporate?

Politically oriented news programs, comedy, talk shows

What achievement did The Oprah Winfrey Show have?

It was the highest rated television talk show in history

By the end of its first year, how much was BET airing?

24 hours a day, in North America and Caribbean

What awards show does BET host each year?

The BET Awards to celebrate Black music, acting, sports

What is Oprah best known for?

Her Chicago-based talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show

Who did Ed Gordon interview in 1996?

OJ Simpson, following his acquittal

Where did Oprah go to college?

Tennessee State on full scholarship

A vocalist, songwriter, dancer, and musician

How long was James Brown‚Äôs career?

5 decades and every genre of popular music

How many records did Michael Jackson sell?

More than 350 million worldwide

Who criticized BET for being unintellectual and sexist?

Spike Lee, Boyce Watkins, and Black ministers

What was Oprah Winfrey‚Äôs film debut?

The Color Purple, 1985, as Sofia

What was Michael first known for?

Performing in the Jackson 5 with his brothers

What was James Brown called?

The Hardest Working Man in Shown Business

What types of music did Prince create in?

Funk, rock, R&B, soul, rock, hip hop, and pop

How was slavery first portrayed in film?

That plantation life was good and charitable

How did Oprah‚Äôs career begin?

As a teenager at a local Black radio station

Where was Oprah born?

In rural Mississippi, into poverty

How were Black actors portrayed in early films?

Dumb, servile, and in stereotypical roles

What was Robert L. Johnson‚Äôs role before BET?

Television lobbyist in the late 1970s

When did Oprah learn to read?

As a toddler, and could read by age 3

What recognition did Oprah get for the Color Purple?

Nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress

What did Robert L. Johnson recognize as a television lobbyist?

Shortage of programming designed for Black Americans

What song is an example of Brown‚Äôs inclusion of social issues?

Say it Loud (I‚Äôm Black and I‚Äôm Proud)

What did Nielson Research report about Black culture?

It resonates broadly across all generations and all consumers

What did the sale of BET to Viacom make RObert L. Johnson?

The first Black American Billionaire

What did James Brown wear at his concerts?

Long elaborate capes, usually for Please, Please, Please

music videos, old shows, low-budget movies

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1
What was Prince‚Äôs father‚Äôs job?
A piano teacher
A gospel singer
A jazz musician
A blues guitarist
2
How have sports been a part of social change?
Mainly through charity and volunteerism
At times, sports led activism, the quest for justice and equality
Through media campaigns and storytelling
Primarily through protest and civil disobedience
3
At what age did Oprah become a co-anchor for a local Nashville station?
19
22
21
25
4
In 1985 what did BET incorporate?
News reports and weather updates
Celebrity interviews and sports highlights
Dramas and sitcoms about family life
Politically oriented news programs, comedy, talk shows
5
What achievement did The Oprah Winfrey Show have?
It won several daytime Emmy Awards
It received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It was the highest rated television talk show in history
It won a People‚Äôs Choice Award
6
By the end of its first year, how much was BET airing?
12 hours a day, mostly in North America
18 hours a day in the U.S.
20 hours a day worldwide
24 hours a day, in North America and Caribbean
7
What awards show does BET host each year?
The Black Achievement Awards
The BET Awards to celebrate Black music, acting, sports
The BET Honors
The Black Heritage Awards
8
What is Oprah best known for?
Her work with the Angel Network
Her Chicago-based talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show
Her social activism work
Her early radio hosting days in Chicago
9
What Zora Neale Hurston novel did Harpo produce
Zora‚Äôs Garden
Sweeter than Honey
Their Eyes Were Watching god
Their Eyes Were Watching the Sky
10
Who did Ed Gordon interview in 1996?
Barack Obama
OJ Simpson, following his acquittal
Whitney Houston
Michael Jordan
11
Where did Oprah go to college?
Tennessee State on full scholarship
Spelman College
Harvard University
Howard University
12
Who was James Brown?
A poet and civil rights activist
A jazz pianist and producer
A fashion designer and choreographer
A vocalist, songwriter, dancer, and musician
13
How long was James Brown‚Äôs career?
6 decades and primarily hip hop
5 decades and every genre of popular music
4 decades and mainly soul and blues
3 decades and mostly R&B
14
How many records did Michael Jackson sell?
Around 200 million
Roughly 400 million
More than 350 million worldwide
About 250 million
15
Who hosted BET News when it started in 1988?
Robin Roberts
Anderson Cooper
Ed Gordon
Don Lemon
16
Who starred in Harpo‚Äôs film Their Eyes Were Watching God
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Viola Davis
Taraji P. Henson
17
Who criticized BET for being unintellectual and sexist?
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson
Spike Lee, Boyce Watkins, and Black ministers
Cornel West and Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Cory Booker and Kamala Harris
18
What magazine does Oprah publish?
Jet Magazine
O, The Oprah Magazine
People Magazine
Essence Magazine
19
How many Grammys did Thriller win?
5 Grammys
10 Grammys
8 Grammys
6 Grammys
20
What was Oprah Winfrey‚Äôs film debut?
Beloved, 1998, as Sethe
Precious, 2009, as Ms. Rain
The Help, 2011, as Minny
The Color Purple, 1985, as Sofia
21
What was Prince‚Äôs breakout LP?
Dirty Mind, 1980
1999, 1982
Sign o‚Äô the Times, 1987
Purple Rain, 1984
22
What politician/activist had a lifelong father-son relationship with Brown?
Jesse Jackson
Martin Luther King Jr.
Malcolm X
Rev. Al Sharpton
23
What was Michael first known for?
Playing guitar with his family band
Singing solo at Motown Records
Performing in the Jackson 5 with his brothers
Singing backup for Diana Ross
24
Who was the founder of BET?
Robert L. Johnson
Quincy Jones
Oprah Winfrey
Tyler Perry
25
What did Oprah win at age 17?
Miss Mississippi
Miss Black Tennessee
Miss Tennessee State
Miss America runner-up
26
What was James Brown called?
The Soul King
The Hardest Working Man in Shown Business
The Godfather of Funk
The King of Soul
27
What was Oprah‚Äôs major?
Political Science
Sociology
Journalism
Communication
28
What types of music did Prince create in?
Jazz and blues
Funk, rock, R&B, soul, rock, hip hop, and pop
Pop and classical
Soul and gospel
29
How was slavery first portrayed in film?
As an educational opportunity for new filmmakers
As a struggle for justice and civil rights
That plantation life was good and charitable
As complex and nuanced historical experiences
30
What news show on BET focused on Black teenagers?
Youth Spotlight
Teen Summit
Generation Next
Teen Voices
31
What did Brown‚Äôs musical innovations lead the way for?
Jazz
Disco
Funk
Hip hop
32
What is one of the most important LP‚Äôs of all time?
Dangerous, 1991
Bad, 1987
Thriller, 1982
Off the Wall, 1979
33
How did Oprah‚Äôs career begin?
As an assistant in a newsroom
As a child actor in commercials
As a voice actor on a children‚Äôs show
As a teenager at a local Black radio station
34
Where was Oprah born?
In Detroit, Michigan
In a suburb of Chicago
In rural Mississippi, into poverty
In Atlanta, Georgia
35
What was Michael Jackson‚Äôs nickname?
The King of Rhythm
The King of Pop-Rock
The King of Dance
King of Pop
36
How many albums did Prince release over his career?
39
20
25
30
37
How were Black actors portrayed in early films?
Bold and heroic characters
Serious and dignified roles
Clever and humorous characters
Dumb, servile, and in stereotypical roles
38
How many records did Prince sell?
Around 150 million world wide
Approximately 100 million world wide
Over 200 million world wide
Over 130 million world wide
39
What was Robert L. Johnson‚Äôs role before BET?
Television lobbyist in the late 1970s
Radio producer in the 1970s
Television news anchor in the 1970s
Marketing executive in the 1970s
40
When did Oprah learn to read?
As a toddler, and could read by age 3
As a preschooler, and could read by age 5
When she started kindergarten at age 6
At age 4 when she started first grade
41
What recognition did Oprah get for the Color Purple?
Won a BAFTA Award
Won a Golden Globe
Won a Tony Award
Nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress
42
What did Robert L. Johnson recognize as a television lobbyist?
High demand for talk shows
A need for news coverage
Shortage of programming designed for Black Americans
Limited interest in Black music videos
43
What music innovator worked with Michael Jackson on his solo career?
Rick Rubin
Quincy Jones
Pharrell Williams
Timbaland
44
What is James Brown‚Äôs nickname?
The Godfather of Soul
The King of Funk
The Soul Man
The King of Swing
45
What song is an example of Brown‚Äôs inclusion of social issues?
Papa‚Äôs Got a Brand New Bag
Cold Sweat
It‚Äôs a Man‚Äôs Man‚Äôs Man‚Äôs World
Say it Loud (I‚Äôm Black and I‚Äôm Proud)
46
What did Nielson Research report about Black culture?
It resonates mostly with youth and young adults
It is more popular overseas than in the US
It‚Äôs mostly influential within the Black community
It resonates broadly across all generations and all consumers
47
What did the sale of BET to Viacom make RObert L. Johnson?
The first Black American Billionaire
First Black billionaire globally
The wealthiest African American in history
The richest African American
48
Who championed Teen Summit?
Oprah Winfrey
BET co-founder Sheila Johnson
Tyler Perry
Barack Obama
49
What roles does Oprah have at Harpo Productions
Executive Producer and Chairwoman
CEO and COO
President and CFO
Founder and Director
50
What did James Brown wear at his concerts?
Leather jackets and fedoras
Long elaborate capes, usually for Please, Please, Please
Flamboyant suits with bow ties
Bright sequin jackets and sunglasses
51
What was on BET?
Drama series, talk shows, lifestyle programs
music videos, old shows, low-budget movies
Comedy sketches, game shows, reality TV
Documentaries, award shows, live sports
52
What television networks did Oprah found?
Oxygen and OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)
BET and OWN
OWN and ABC
OWN and Bravo
53
What does BET stand for?
Black Television Network
Black Entertainment World
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Times
54
What did Purple Rain win?
A Tony Award for best score
An Oscar for best original score
A Grammy for best album
A Golden Globe for best song
55
What was James Brown band‚Äôs name?
The J.B.'s
The Famous Flames
The Funky Flames
The Soul Brothers
56
When BET first air?
25-Jan-80
4-Jul-81
15-Mar-82
10-Dec-79
57
What production company did Oprah start?
Harpo Productions
Winfrey World Entertainment
Winfrey Entertainment Group
O Network Productions
58
How much is Tyler Perry‚Äôs entertainment empire valued?
$750 million
$600 million
$1 billion
$500 million
59
How did BET Begin?
Airing 4 hours of programming in multiple cities
Airing 2 hours of weekly program in some East coast cities
Airing only music videos on weekends
Broadcasting on public television stations
60
What academic program did Oprah excel in?
The Young Scholars Club
The Future Leaders Program
The Future Educators Program
The Upward Bound Program
61
How many music videos did Prince create?
60
35
50
40
62
How much has Oprah given to educational causes?
$50 million and 50 scholarships
Nearly $400 million by 2012 and more than 400 scholarships
$200 million by 2010 and hundreds of scholarships
$100 million and 200 scholarships
63
How much did Oprah donate to the National African American History Museum?
$12 million
$3 million
$5 million
$7 million
64
What is Oprah ranked as?
The greatest Black philanthropist, 50 most generous Americans
One of the most popular media moguls
A top American philanthropist
An influential entertainment entrepreneur
65
Why are sports a center part of Black history?
Sports symbolize entertainment and commercial success
Sports demonstrate Black centrality, contributions, and challenges
A focus on sports excellence and records
Sports highlight resilience and dedication
66
What is Angel Network?
A TV show for emerging artists
Oprah‚Äôs support of charitable projects around the world
A platform for her personal endorsements
A global reading initiative

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