BSA Pop Culture Trivia Night

Who was the true inspiration behind the famous early 1900's figure Betty Boop?

• Esther Jones

• Helen Kane

• Miranda Moore

• Baby Elaine

Answer explanation

Esther Jones Was the Real Betty Boop! The iconic cartoon character Betty Boop was inspired by a Black jazz singer in Harlem.

In the entire history of The Oscars, the number of black women who have won the award for best actress is _

(a)  

Answer explanation

Halley Berry remains the only female black actress to win the best actress category at the Oscars. She clinched her win for her role in “Monster Ball” during the 74th Academy Awards in 2002.