BSA End of the Year Party 2025

She was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress.

They were the first African American to publish a book of poetry in the United States

The first Black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States was _____, est. in 1827.

He was a pioneer, breaking racial barriers & becoming the first Black man to hold the world heavyweight title in boxing.

This NBA Superstar and civil rights activist holds the record for most NBA Championships, with 11!

In 1996, _______ became the first player to sign with the WNBA.

Name the artist: "Stay" "Love on the Brain" "We Found Love"

The first commercially successful rap record was "Rapper's Delight" by _____.

He was the first African American to earn a medical degree & started the first Black-owned pharmacy.

The first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court

Beyonce holds the record for most Grammy Award Wins, with a total of ____.

In July 1777, _______ became the first colony to ban slavery.

This famed inventor was responsible for creating over 500 new products made from peanuts and sweet potatoes.

What movie made famous the phrase, "Bye, Felicia!"

The first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

______ became the first Black gymnast to win the Individual All Around in the Summer Olympics

Often considered the first Black woman, self-made millionaire, she was based out of Indianapolis.

They were the first Black artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year for Innervisions.

What is the highest grossing Black directed/led film in U.S. History?

This Black Power organization provided free breakfast to 10,000 kids a day, est. health clinics, clothing drives, & more

Former President of NACW, founder of National Council of Negro Women, & 1st Black woman to head a government division.

This is the largest country in Africa, by total land area.

This community was known as "Black Wall Street" before it was destroyed in a race riot by white supremacists in 1921.

He was the first known Black person to be born in the British American Colonies (1624).

This famed civil rights leader began college, at Morehouse College, at only age 15!!!

Which Disney Channel show did Zendaya make her acting debut in?

Hattie McDaniel and Sidney Poitier are similar as they were the first Black woman and man to ______.

Despite being paralyzed from Polio as a child, she would later win 3 Gold Medals in the 1960 Olympic Games in Track!!!

This the largest African country by population, with an estimated 233.5 million people.

This famed Black revolutionary leader is often credited with coining the phrase, "Black Power."

Often cited as the only successful slave revolt in history. It led to an independent republic which banned slavery.

Who was the first African American model to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine?

Name the artist: "Changes" "I Ain't Mad at Cha" "California Love" "Hit Em' Up"

Which of the following actresses is an EGOT recipient (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)?

Which African American artist sings the song "Shea Butter Baby"?

This mass protest, in Alabama, help lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Soul Train was created and hosted by which TV presenter?

Which Rap/Hip Hop artist runs the brand/label "Dreamville"

This artist won 2025 Best Rap Album of the year for her mixtape "Alligator Bites Never Heal."