Black History Trivia Final Round

Whatwas the first Black Greek collegiate sorority, founded at Howard University?

Whatorganization uses the slogan “A mind is a terrible thing to waste?”

Created the country's first African-American studies Ph.D. program at Temple University in 1987

He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry.

What month & year was Malcom X assassinated?

What was the First African American newspaper called?

In 1895, he became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University.

He is best known for the many uses he devised for the peanut.

First black NFL quarterback?

As a doctor, he became director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 33 

 Political group  created in 1971 by twelve African-Americans elected to the House of Reps.

What was the name of the abolitionist newspaper which Frederick Douglass founded?

Who founded the world famous Motown Record Company?

In what year did John Johnson begin publishing "Ebony" magazine?

The first African American to earn a doctorate degree in the United States.

Which famous boxer invented the “monkey wrench” during his time in prison?

In 1981, she became the first female African-American neurosurgeon in the United States.

She became the first American woman to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games.

The first African-American mayor of the town of Roper, North Carolina.

Who is the First African-American recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature?

African-American scientist and inventor best known for her patented illusion transmitter. 

Best known for his work with blood plasma, this man established the first blood bank in England

Who was responsible for the “Back to Africa” movement?

In what year did MLK deliver his famous "dream" speech?

In what year was the NAACP founded?

Name the 1st Black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl Game?