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I was born February 23, 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and lived a life sheltered from the racial problems that was happening in other states. In 1885 I moved to Nashville, Tennessee to attended Fisk University and there I encountered Jim Crow laws and began to see and analyze the racism in America. I was the first African American to earn my Ph.D from Harvard University and in 1909 I became known as a co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
I am the greatest professional boxer there is or will be. 1967 the US government tried to draft me but because of my religious beliefs, I did not recognize the draft, was stripped of my boxing titles, and could not fight for 4 years. In 1971, my case went to the Supreme Court and my conviction was over turned. I can beat anything because I fight like a butterfly and sting like a bee.
I was born in Harlem, New York to Jamaican immigrant parents. I was raised in the South Bronx and graduated from a public high school in 1954. I received a BS from the City College of New York by maintaining a C average. I served my country for 35 years, fighting in the Vietnam War, and worked my way up the chain and by 1989 I was a General. I have served as the National Security adviser and The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 2001 I became the first African American to be the United States Secretary of State leading me to say that the healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting above average effort.
1. Each round has four questions a piece.
2. You may not answer until the question is fully read.
3. In case of a tie there will be tie breaker.
4. Do not speak out of turn; your answer will not be counted.
5. Have Fun!
Harlem Renaissance Poem-
Each contestant will create a poem in 1-2 minutes and perform it for the audience. The audience will then decide through a vote who goes on to the next round.
Guess that Slogan-
Each contestant will have 30 seconds to figure out who said each of the following sayings.
1. You go boy!
2. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
3. All my life I had to fight. I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my uncles. I had to fight my brothers. A girl child ain’t safe in a family of men, but I ain’t never thought I’d have to fight in my own house! I loves Harpo, God knows I do. But I’ll kill him dead fo’ I let him beat me.
4. You always was a black queen, mama I finally understand for a woman it ain't easy tryin to raise a man
5. Now I’m in the limelight ’cause I rhyme tight.
Step/Dance off-
Each contestant will be allowed 2-3 audience members to make a 1 minute dance sequence up with and will battle it off. The audience will pick the winner.
Audience Question: What are the full lyrics to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air song?
Audience Question:
What year did the Fresh Prince first premiere?
Audience Question: Michelle Thomas played Theo's girlfriend on The Cosby Show and Urkel's girlfriend on Family Matters/ What were the two character's names that she played?
I am the only child of Angelena and John Wesley Rice. My mother was a lover of music and named me after an Italian music term meaning with sweetness. I began playing the piano at the age of 15 and wanted to pursue a career as a pianist but ended up taking a path in politics. I became a political science professor at Stanford University in 1993, in 2001 I joined George W. Bush in office and became the first woman to be the United States National Security Advisor, and in 2005 I became the first African American woman to become the United States Secretary of State.
1. What African American scored the most points in a single NBA game?
2. Who was the first African American to be a published Poet?
3. What was the first African American mass circulation magazine?
4. Who was the first African American to win the Oscar for Best Lead Actress?
5. Who was the first African American to Star in a network television show?
6. Who was the first African American to be Miss America?
7. There are four Rap artist and one group who had Diamond records, name two of the five.