On February 19, 2011, the Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission and Hopkinsville Community College’s Minority Student Union hosted the 20th annual Black History Trivia Bowl.  The tournament began at 8:30am in the Auditorium Building at Hopkinsville Community College.  Over the years, this program has encouraged hundreds of middle and high school students from the surrounding area to reflect on our rich heritage by preparing for this day of friendly competition. 

Ten teams participated in this year’s event.  Teams included:

• All Nations House of Prayer (2 teams)
• Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church
• Greater Missionary Baptist Church
• Mahaffey Middle School(2 teams)
• Northeast High School
• Paducah Middle School
• Wassom Middle School (2 teams)

HRC chair and event chair, Corey M. Wadlington remarked, “It’s always a pleasure to see our youth display their talent in an atmosphere that calls for more than athletic ability.”

The Trivia Bowl takes the form of a double elimination, quick recall tournament aimed at encouraging young people:

• to gain a fuller understanding of the contributions of African-American communities to our nation’s growth and
• to broaden their vision of the future.

Black History Trivia Bowl winners include:
2011    Greater Missionary Baptist Church – 1st Place
            All Nations House of Prayer – Runner up
            Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church – 3rd Place

2010    Ft. Campbell High School – 1st Place
            Greater Missionary Baptist Church – Runner-up

2009    Clarksville Northeast High School – 1st Place
            Ft. Campbell High School – Runner-up

2008    Clarksville Northeast High School

2007    Clarksville Northeast High School

2006    Clarksville Northeast High School

2005    Hopkinsville High School

Thank you to all who financially supported this event and to those who volunteered their time.