Black History Readings

Chuck D is known for being:

• a politician

• a rap artist

• a hip hop dancer

• a novelist

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Chuck D was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

• True

• False

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Chuck D referred to himself as:

• a soulful singer

• an average Joe

• a raptivist

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Chuck D was signed to Def Jam records at age:

• 16

• 46

• 26

• 6

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He was the first black coach in NBA history.

• Chuck D

• Bill Russell

• Thurgood Marshall

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What NBA team did Bill Russell play for?

• The Chicago Bulls

• The Milwaukee Bucks

• The Boston Celtics

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What medal did Bill Russell and his team win in the 1956 World Olympics?

• Gold

• Silver

• Bronze

• They didn't win a medal.

How tall did Bill Russell grow to be in high school?

• 6'2"

• 6'8"

• 6'11"

• 6'5"

Bill Russell was honored by Bostonians with a:

• Gold Medal

• A Statue

• A skyscraper named after him

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Bill Russell and Chuck D are both black Americans.

• True

• False

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