Black History Bowl 2025: Arts and Culture

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 Who is known for her famous quilts “Who’s afraid of Aunt Jemima”, “Who’s Bad” and “Tar Beach”?  

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Faith Ringgold

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 This theater was the central theatre on Harlem’s main commercial street, and its position reflects its central role in Harlem’s culture. Designed by New York  architect George Keister, the building was leased by Jules Hurtig and Harry Seamon. What is the name of this Theater?

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Apollo Theater

Front

What group of citizens created the genre the blues?

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African Americans

Front

What African American artist used her dreams and visions as inspiration for her drawings?

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Minnie Evans

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Who was the first black artist to join what was then known as the National Association of Women’s Painters and Sculptors?

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Augusta Savage

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Who was nicknamed “The Voice”?

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Whitney Houston

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What label produced artist such as The Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, and Jackson five?

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Motown

Front

What years did the Cotton Club do the best economically?

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1922-1935

Front

What place did Jack Johnson open in 1920?

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The Cotton Club

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Who is referred to as the “King of pop”?

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Michael Jackson