Question 1

Who was the first African American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Accepted Answer

Toni Morrison

Question 2

Who invented the three-light traffic signal?

Accepted Answer

Garrett Morgan

Question 3

At what age did Serena Williams win her first U.S. Open?

Accepted Answer

17

Question 4

The Harlem Renaissance was a movement that celebrated Black culture primarily in which decade?

Accepted Answer

1920s

Question 5

Who was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Chisholm

Question 6

Who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and promoted Pan-Africanism?

Accepted Answer

Marcus Garvey

Question 7

What was the first historically Black college (HBCU) in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Cheyney University

Question 8

Which city was known as "Black Wall Street" before being destroyed in the 1921 Massacre?

Accepted Answer

Tulsa, OK

Question 9

Which of the following artists is considered the "Queen of Soul"?

Accepted Answer

Aretha Franklin

Question 10

The Black Panther Party was founded in which city?

Accepted Answer

Oakland, CA

Question 11

Who played Uncle Phil in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air?

Accepted Answer

James Avery

Question 12

What was Malcolm X’s stance on civil rights that differed from Martin Luther King Jr.?

Accepted Answer

He supported armed self-defense when necessary

Question 13

Which legendary guitarist is known for his skills and played a crucial role in the development of rock and roll?

Accepted Answer

Jimi Hendrix

Question 14

Which African American lawyer was known as the “Man Who Killed Jim Crow” for his role in dismantling segregation laws?

Accepted Answer

Charles Hamilton Houston

Question 15

Who developed the technique to store/preserve blood plasma, leading to the creation blood banks?

Accepted Answer

Charles Drew

Question 16

Who was the first African American to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Robert Tanner Freeman

Question 17

Who was the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Gabby Douglas

Question 18

As of today, how many Grammy wins does Beyonce have?

Accepted Answer

35

Question 19

Which car brand saw major success after opening its market to Black consumers?

Accepted Answer

Cadillac

Question 20

Do Black consumers in the U.S. have over or under $1.6 trillion in annual buying power?

Accepted Answer

Over

BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA

2) Who invented the three-light traffic signal?

3) At what age did Serena Williams win her first U.S. Open?

4) The Harlem Renaissance was a movement that celebrated Black culture primarily in which decade?

5) Who was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress?

6) Who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and promoted Pan-Africanism?

7) What was the first historically Black college (HBCU) in the United States?

8) Which city was known as "Black Wall Street" before being destroyed in the 1921 Massacre?

9) Which of the following artists is considered the "Queen of Soul"?

10) The Black Panther Party was founded in which city?

11) Who played Uncle Phil in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air?

12) What was Malcolm X’s stance on civil rights that differed from Martin Luther King Jr.?

13) Which legendary guitarist is known for his skills and played a crucial role in the development of rock and roll?

14) Which African American lawyer was known as the “Man Who Killed Jim Crow” for his role in dismantling segregation laws?

15) Who developed the technique to store/preserve blood plasma, leading to the creation blood banks?

16) Who was the first African American to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree in the U.S.?

17) Who was the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in gymnastics?

18) As of today, how many Grammy wins does Beyonce have?

19) Which car brand saw major success after opening its market to Black consumers?

20) Do Black consumers in the U.S. have over or under $1.6 trillion in annual buying power?