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Black History Month Celebrity Quiz

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1/10 Which African American actor starred as rap legend Rudy Ray Moore in 2019's 'Dolemite Is My Name'?

2/10 Which television producer is known for shows like 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'How to Get Away with Murder'?

Viola Davis in 'How to Get Away With Murder'
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3/10 Which actress voiced Disney's first African American princess, "Tiana", in 'The Princess and the Frog'?

Anika Noni Rose 'The Princess and the Frog' 2009
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4/10 Which star was the first African American performer to win an Academy Award?

5/10 Who became the first African American actress to win an Oscar for Best Actress in 2002?

6/10 Which two black celebrities currently hold the record for the most Emmy Award wins (four)?

7/10 Which black singer is well known for hits like "Brick House" and "Say You, Say Me"?

8/10 Which black singer was the first to win a Grammy Award?

9/10 Which of the following directors is well-known for casting all African-American films?

10/10 Which African American actress is set to star as the "Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin, in an upcoming National Geographic series?

Aretha Franklin
Rachel Johnson / February 27, 2025 - 01:00 am

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate we put together the ultimate quiz to test your knowledge of the entertainment industry's most influential black celebrities. Do you know these celebs? Find out here!

Black History Month Celebrity Quiz