Quiz bowl (whole packet, only odd pages)

what was one similarity and one difference in the philosophies of Malcom X and Dr. martin luther king.

they both believed in liberation for african americans. King followed a path of nonviolent resistance while Malcom believed in self defense when attacked

who founded the brotherhood of sleeping car porters and what year was it established

A. philip randolph. 1925

1955 this lady refused to give up her seat to whites on a bus to Montgomery, Alabama

Rosa parks

in 1965, a civil rights march began in one Alabama city and ended in another. Name the two cities.

Selma, and Montgomery

John Lewis was also one of the speakers at the march on Wahsington. in what year did it occur and who was the main speaker there?

in 1963, Dr. King

what is the first and last day of kwanzaa each year?

December 26th and january 1st

Name two men who either carried out a slave revolt in the U.S. or planned to do so.

Nat Turner, Denmark Vesey, and gabriel prosser

who was the most famous conductor of the underground railroad anD considered a mosses to her people?

Harriet tubman mosses of her people

according to the the 13th amendment when is slavery still allowed?

Punishment of a crime

who is the only african american in the U.S Congress from Louisiana and who did he replace?

Troy Carter, Cedric Richmond

who were abolitionist?

person who wanted to do away with slavery.

this legendary NBA star attended the Kobe Bryant memorial and holds the record for most points scored in an NBA career

LeBron James

Name the two African American choaches with super bowl rings.

Tony Dungy Mike Tomlin

Who was the first African American allowed to play major league baseball?

Jackie Robinson

Ryan Coogler was the director of the movie black panther and what recently happened to him at a bank?

He was mistaken for a robber and placed in handcuffs

name the the outstanding pitcher who played in the mostly male negro league?

Mamie Johnson

Name the two community programs initiated by the Black Panther Party

Free Clothing, Monitoring Police

This ancient Egyptian has been called “the father of medicine”

Imhotep.

Give the full name of the NAACP and the year in which it was founded.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People-1909

What is the most well know book that was written by W.E.B DuBois

The Souls Of Black Folks

what is an HBCU?

a historically black college or university

During Black History Month in 2022, several HBCUs received what type of threats?

Bomb Threats

who founded the Odell S. Williams Now and then African American Museum?

Sadie Roberts Joseph

what is the significance of the of the date may 19 and february 21?

Birthday of Malcolm X; Malcolm X’s assassination

what city in california closes school on may 19 for Malcolm X’s birthday?

Berkley

Ava Duvernay also created and directed this film about about an African American family who owned a sugar cane plantation. name the series

Queen Sugar

In 2022, this African American singer performed at in the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Mary J. Blige

Give The Full Name Of The Civil Rights Organization, CORE.

Congress Of Racial Equality

Who is the current Mayor of Baton Rouge and who did she appoint as Police chief.

Sharon Westom Brome; Murphy Paul

In 1959, Barry Gordy founded this famous music production company

Motown

Who is credited with the invention that improved the ironing Board

Sarah Boone

who holds the record for most points scored in a signgle game and how many points did he score

Wilt Chamberlain, 100 points

Who was the coach of the Jackson State University football team last year and what is his name

T.C. Taylor, Top Cat

What three letter word described the system of segregation that took place following the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Jim Crow

This Year, many state legislatures controlled by white Republicans have passed laws that make it difficult for African American to vote? name two provisions of those laws

Extremely strict voter identification rules; ending voting on sunday.

He was elected president of an African country in 1994. Name him and the country in which he was elected president

Nelson Mandela, South Africa

Booker T Washington was the founder of what black HBCU.

Tuskegee Institute

George Washington Carver found many uses for these two crops

Peaunuts and soybeans

What was the occupation of Ella Fitzgerald

Jazz Singer

What African American Quarterback protested police brutality against African Americans be kneeling during the National Anthem

Colin Kaepernick

who created the organization Black Lives Matter

Alicia Garza, Patrice Cullors, and Opal Tometi

The HBCU Alcorn State University is located in what state?

Mississippi

Name one record held by jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt

100 or 200 meter dash

What small island Country in Caribbean is responsible for the only successful land slave revolt in the Western Hemisphere

Haiti

Activist Tarana Burke was one of the founders of what organization and what is the purpose of what organization?

The Me Too Movement, to fight against sexual harassment and abuse, especially involving women of color.

In what year and in what Alabama city were four little girls murdered by Klu Klux Klan white terrorists who bombed a church?

Birmingham, September 1963

this innocent jogger was chased down and shot to death by white vigilantes Georgia. Name Him

Ahmad Aubrey

He was a former all american football player, Baritone singer, and actor was also a strong advocate for racial and social justice causes. name him and the title of his autobiography

Paul Robeson, “here i stand”

Wes Moore was recently elected Governor of which state?

Maryland

During the 1930s and 1940s this doctor’s work with blood plasma improved techniques used in blood transfusions

Dr. Charles Drew

In 1957, this group of nine Highschool students were met by a hostile white mob, but were escorted into the building be federal troops. Name the group

Little Rock Nine

She is the daughter of singer Diana Ross. name her and the weekly program she features in

Tracie Ellis Ross “Blackish”

What lady was a founding member of the SNCC and a main organizer for the freedom riders?

Diana Nash

By what other name is abolitionist Isabella Baumfree known and what is her most famous quote?

Sojourner Truth, “Aint i a Woman”

the 1920s and 1930s a period of great cultural achievements by black writers, actors, music and art. by what name is this period know?

The Harlem Renaissance

Who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Organization, and on what Caribbean Island Nation was he born?

Marcus Garvey; Jamaica

Name the organization of Black Nurses established by Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement association and give the purpose of the organization

Black Cross Nurses; to provide medical for black people

what was the cause of the decline of the UNIA?

Garvey was arrested on what many consider “trumped up” charges

Who wrote “Miseducation of the Negro and what was the book about?

Carter G Woodson, History of African Americans is not found in many history books; brainwashing of African Americans

Name the group of Northern Africans who conquered and ruled a European country until 1492 along with the country they ruled.

Moors, Spain

In 1964, this armed group was formed in a small Louisiana town. Name the group and where it was founded

Deacons For Defense, Jonesboro

this young lady gymnast has won over 30 olympic or world champion medals. what is her name?

Simon Biles

Former Su Jaguars Rodney Milburn and Willie Davenport both won olympic Gold Medals in what type of track and field sport?

Hurdling

Chokwe Lumumba is currently the mayor of what southern city and who was the mayor before him?

Mississippi, His father

Dr. Bennet Omalu discovered the existence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy *CTE* in several athletes. what group of athletes are affected by this disease and what type is it?

Football Players, Brain Disorder

What is the Capital of Liberia and what is Ironic about its name?

Monrovia; named after James Monroe, a slave owner.

What quote concerning progress was made by Frederick Douglas?

If there is no struggle there is no progress

What is the movie just mercy about?

an innocent man convicted of a murder and a lawyer who worked for his release

Name the Lawyer who’s worked is portrayed in “Just Mercy”

Byran Stevenson

What did the central park 5 and Groveland four have in common?

They were groups of young black youth who were wrongfully accused of brutal crimes and were later exonerated of all charges.

This Legislation was one of the main accomplishments of the Obama presidency. Give another name for this legislation that dealt with providing health benefits.

Affordable Care Act-Obama care

What was Fannie Lou Hamers famous quote?

“Im sick and tired of being sick and tired!”

who is credited with being one of the first people to say the phrase “BLACK POWER”

Stokely Carmichael

After Dr. King was assissnated, who continued to participate and lead demonstration in Memphis.?

Coretta Scott King

In 2022 which women’s basketball team almost defeated the LSU team.

Jackson State

President Joe Biden has nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson for what position?

U.S. Supreme Court Justice

The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966, name two of its early leaders

Eldridge Cleaver, Huey Newton

One play hit 762 home runs in his career, and holds the record for most home runs, the other is the man whose record he broke..

Barry bonds, Hank Aaron(755)

This wide Receiver received a super bowl ring this year. he formerly attended LSU. Name him and the NFL team which he plays for

Odell Beckham, Los Angeles Rams

One was a talented jazz singer, the other advised student activists and encouraged them to form a student organization, SNCC. Name the two Ellas

Ella Baker, Ella Fitzgerald