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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
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