Black History Trivia: Sports & Entertainment

Who became the first African-American woman to win a tennis Grand Slam title?

How many of the Harlem Globe Trotters are from Harlem, NY?

Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin formed what company in 1984?

The PGA was considered "Caucasian Only" until which golfer joined?

In 2001 who was the only black Academy Award winner to win both lead & supporting actor Oscars.

What show was the first to have an African-American host?

Who was the first African-American head coach to win the Super Bowl?

This college was the first to play an all-black starting five in the NCAA Championship in 1966.

Who is the songwriter of the Black National Anthem, "Life Every Voice & Sing"?

This woman became known as the first black supermodel after gracing the cover of Glamour.

This man became the first boxer to win a divisional world championship five times.

Who was the first African-American starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl?

What year did Bob Johnson found BET (Black Entertainment Television)?

This man was the first African-American boxer to win the heavyweight title three times.

John Johnson founded what magazine that became an instant success in 1945?