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Which popular rap artist's real name is Nayvadius Wilburn?
Which was the first historically black college (HBCU) in America?
Cheyney University
What player hit 73 home runs in a season and earned Major League Baseball's Silver Slugger Award 12 times?
Barry Bonds
Who invented the three-position traffic signal in 1923 that includes the yellow light?
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Who was the first African-American to graduate from Harvard University and become a U.S. senator?
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Who is the most famous MU sprinter?
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Who is the most famous African-American sprinter ever?
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Where did the evolution of Jazz music start?
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Where did MLK give his 'I Have a Dream' speech?
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Who was the first African American to serve as a U.S. senator?
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At its height, what was the slave population in the U.S.?
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In 1960, four African American college students staged a sit-in that helped integrate this store's lunch counter.
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During the majority of the 20th century African Americans were prevented from voting by
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Malcolm X is one of our Nation's biggest civil rights leaders and Islam devotee. He adopted the X to replace the slave name that was forced upon his family. What was his original last name?
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Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and made about 13 missions to rescue around 70 slaves. What was her Underground Railroad code name?
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Less than 4% of Marquette University's student population is black.
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The illegal and discriminatory practice when a professional denies a service such as insurance, loans, mortgage or health providers to a person of color from another district is known as which of the following?
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Raph says he has been feeling discriminated against when walking around campus without his Marquette gear on. Mary, one of his classmates, is saying that he is overthinking and that it happens to other people and it is not because he is black. This is an example of?
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What American city is considered the home of hip-hop?
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What is the stage name of Trevor Tahiem Smith?
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Which of the following is NOT an alias of Christopher George Wallace?
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Harriet Tubman was the most productive conductor on the Underground Railroad. What was her codename?
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Study Notes
Black Culture Trivia Study Notes
- Future is the stage name of rap artist Nayvadius Wilburn.
- Cheyney University holds the distinction of being the first historically black college (HBCU) in America.
- Barry Bonds set a record with 73 home runs in a single MLB season and won the Silver Slugger Award 12 times.
- Garret Morgan invented the three-position traffic signal in 1923, which included a yellow light.
- Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African-American to graduate from Harvard University and to serve as a U.S. senator.
- Ralph Metcalf is recognized as one of the most famous sprinters from Marquette University (MU).
- Jesse Owens is celebrated as the most famous African-American sprinter in history.
- Jazz music originated in Harlem, NY, marking a significant cultural development.
- Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
- Hiram Revels was the first African American to serve as a U.S. senator.
- At its peak, the slave population in the United States reached approximately 4 million.
- A pivotal moment in the civil rights movement occurred in 1960 when four African American college students staged a sit-in to integrate Woolworth's lunch counter.
- Systemic barriers prevented African Americans from voting for much of the 20th century.
- Malcolm X, a prominent civil rights leader and Muslim, was born with the last name Little before adopting "X" to represent his lost heritage.
- Harriet Tubman, known as "Moses," escaped slavery and undertook around 13 missions to rescue about 70 slaves via the Underground Railroad.
- Less than 4% of Marquette University's student population is Black, highlighting diversity challenges; this fact is true.
- Redlining refers to the practice of denying services such as insurance or loans to individuals of color, often based on discriminatory policies.
- A situation where Raph feels discriminated against on campus due to his race is an example of microaggression.
- New York City is widely regarded as the birthplace and home of hip-hop culture.
- The stage name of Trevor Tahiem Smith is Busta Rhymes.
- Christopher George Wallace is known by several aliases; one that is NOT among them is "Big Bunny."
- Harriet Tubman’s codename on the Underground Railroad was also "Moses," denoting her significant role in leading others to freedom.
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Test your knowledge about significant figures and milestones in Black culture with this engaging trivia quiz. From music and sports to educational institutions, challenge yourself and discover fascinating facts. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike.
