Q: On July 23, 1961, actor Woody Harrelson was born. Can you name the 1996 movie for which he received a Best Actor Oscar nomination?
A: The People vs Larry Flynt
Q: She was born in 1894 and died in 1927. She called herself the Empress of the Blues- others called her the greatest female blues singer. Who is she?
A: Bessie Smith
Q: She wrote about contemporary problems such as women's suffrage, temperance, prison reform and child labor. She was best known for her book, Little Women. Who is she?
A: Lousia May Alcott
Q: In 1939 she was to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington. The hall was owned by Daughters of the American Revolution and they said no black singers could appear there. She then asked to sing at the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday. Over fifteen thousand people gathered on the steps to hear her sing. The incident marked a turning point for black artist. Who is she?
A: Marian Anderson
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