by Ariana Colamarco
This article features 40+ Black History Trivia questions on topics like iconic black figures, including historical figures, ATHLETES, actors, artists, and more!
February is Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate, honor, and appreciate Black history, culture, and impact in American society. We encourage you to celebrate Black History Month in a way that makes sense for you and your team, in a respectful, tactful, and inclusive way. To help you and your team learn together, we have compiled a list of trivia questions covering topics like historical figures, sports people, pop culture, TV and movies, music, and more.
Famous Black Historical Figures Trivia
1. Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech?
Memphis, Tennessee
Atlanta, Georgia
Washington, D.C
2. Who was the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot license?
Bessie Coleman
Mary McLeod Bethune
Barbara Smith
3. Which of the following is Maya Angelou's first body of work?
I Know Why The Caged Birds Sing
The Heart Of A Woman
A Song Flung Up To Heaven
4. What is the name of Michelle Obama’s debut memoir?
Dreams From My Father
Becoming
Just As I Am
5. Madam C.J Walker is known as the first Black self-made millionaire. What product led to her success?
Hair grower
The ironing board
Caller ID
6. What state was Barack Obama senator of before his presidency?
Hawaii
Illinois
Michigan
7. Soul Train was created and hosted by which TV presenter?
Montel Williams
Arsenio Hall
Don Cornelius
8. Who was the first African American model to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine?
Tyra Banks
Naomi Campbell
Iman
9. Virgil Abloh was best known for being the artistic director of which brand?
Dior
Louis Vuitton
Chanel
10. Who is the first Black woman to serve as a US Supreme Court justice?
Ketanji Brown
Shirley Chisholm
Carol Moseley Braun
Famous Black athletes trivia questions
1. At what age did Serena Williams win her first U.S. Open?
17
20
22
2. How many times did Kobre Bryant win the NBA Championship?
3
5
7
3. What was Muhammad Ali’s nickname?
The Greatest
The Fridge
Mookie
4. Jesse Owens is considered one of the greatest athletes of his time in which sport?
Fencing
Track and Field
Weightlifting
5. LeBron James has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, L. A Lakers and _______.
Chicago Bulls
Miami Heat
Houston Rockets
6. Simone Biles is the most decorated sportsperson in which sport?
Gymnastics
Ice skating
Fencing
7. What is Tiger Woods’ given name?
Eldrick
Clarence
Malachi
8. In which team did Shaquille O’Neill finish his basketball career?
Cleveland Cavaliers
Phoenix Suns
Boston Celtics
9. Booker T is regarded as one of the greatest of all times in which sport?
Boxing
Professional Wrestling
MMA
10. Jackie Robinson debuted in the MLB as first base for which team?
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn Atlantics
Los Angeles Dodgers
FAMOUS BLACK ACTORS AND MOVIE TRIVIA
1. Which of the following actresses is an EGOT recipient (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)?
Octavia Spencer
Queen Latifah
Whoopi Goldberg
2. Who played Uncle Phil in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air?
Will Smith
Joseph Marcell
James Avery
3. Who starred as Annalise Keating in How To Get Away With Murder?
Kerry Washington
Viola Davis
Regina King
4. Which sports movie did Michael B. Jordan star in?
Creed
The Fighter
Foxcatcher
5. Which of the following is one of Morgan Freeman’s most iconic roles?
The Pursuit Of Happyness
The Shawshank Redemption
Cry Freedom
6. Which Disney Channel show did Zendaya make her acting debut in?
Hannah Montana
Good Luck Charlie
Shake It Up
7. Which teen movie did Gabrielle Union get her breakthrough role in?
She’s The Man
Bring It On
Love & Basketball
8. Who played Coach Carter in the 2005 film?
Samuel L. Jackson
Laurence Fishburne
Terrence Howard
9. Who played T’Challa in Black Panther?
Chadwick Boseman
Michael Ealy
Anthony Mackie
10. Which comedian played crown prince Akeem in Coming To America?
Martin Lawrence
Eddie Murphy
Chris Tucker
BLACK MUSICIANS/ARTISTS TRIVIA
1. What was Whitney Houston’s greatest-selling hit?
I Have Nothing
I Will Always Love You
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
2. What was Beyoncé’s first solo album called?
Dangerously In Love
Crazy In Love
Forever Love
3. Which singer is remembered as the ‘queen of jazz’?
Nina Simone
Aretha Franklin
Ella Fitzgerald
4. Ice Cube was one of the founding members of which hip-hop group?
Wu-Tang Clan
N.W.A
The Roots
5. All Eyez On Me is an album by which notorious rapper?
Tupac Shakur
Snoop Dogg
Dr. Dre
6. Truth Hurts was the first major single by which of the following artists?
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion
Lizzo
7. What is the name of Michael Jackson’s debut solo album?
Off The Wall
Thriller
Bad
8. Which artist performed Let’s Get It On (1973)?
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder
Lionel Richie
9. Which Motown group was Diana Ross a member of?
Four Tops
The Temptations
The Supremes
10. Which singer headlined the Super Bowl LVII (2023) halftime show?
Rihanna
SZA
Alicia Keys
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