Black History Trivia

Madam C.J Walker is known as the first Black self-made millionaire. What product led to her success?

• The hot comb

• Caller Id

• The flat-iron

• Hair Grower

Virgil Abloh was known for being the artistic director of which brand?

• Nike

• Louis Vuitton

• Moncler

• Chrome hearts

Which Black singer has the most Grammy wins ever?

• Micheal Jackson

• Prince

• Beyonce

• Whitney Houston

1. Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1954 declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional? 

• Plessy V. Fergurson

• Marbury V. Madison

• Brown V. Board of Education

• Dredd scott V. Sanford

What was the first black woman to win an academy award for best actress?

• Halle Berry

• Viola Davis

• Lupita Nyong'o

• Regina King

7. Which historical site in Alabama became a pivotal battle ground during the Civil Rights Movement and was the starting point for three marches in 1965?

• Montgomery

• Selma

• Birmingham

• Mobile

Who is known as the “Godfather of Soul”?

• Stevie Wonder

• Ray Charles

• Marvin Gaye

• James Brown

1. What organization did Malcolm X belong to before forming his own organization?

• The Black Panther Party

• The nation of Islam

• Organization of Afro-American Unity

• NAACP

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and made about 13 missions to rescue around 70 slaves under what Underground Railroad code name?

• "The Conductor"

• "Midnight"

• "Moses

• "The Operator"

What American city is considered the birthplace of rap music?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Detroit

• Atlanta