In 1955, this woman refused to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man.
Who is Rosa Parks?
100
A celebration lasting from December 26 to January 1, and it is a tradition of celebrating a "good harvest, life and prosperity."
What is Kwanzaa?
100
These family members are highly respected – aging represents respect, authority and wisdom.
Who are the senior/elder family members?
100
This facial gesture can be interpreted as confrontational or aggressive.
What is prolonged eye-contact (staring)?
100
Originated in Africa, this vegetable is often breaded and deep fried.
What is okra?
200
In 1863, this document was signed by Abraham Lincoln to end slavery.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
200
This holiday commemorates the day slaves were set free, commemorating abolition in Texas. The date was June 19, 1865, and it is known as American Emancipation Day.
What is Juneteenth Day?
200
Various types of these practiced by African Americans include: Christianity, Islam, Judaism
What are religions?
200
Using this form of address with someone who is not a close friend or relative may be interpreted as a lack of respect.
What is using someone's first name?
200
A generic name for any number of quick breads containing cornmeal and leavened by baking powder.
What is cornbread?
300
A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against blacks and women, including racial segregation.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352, 78 Stat. 241, enacted July 2, 1964)?
300
This holiday began in the 1950s as a week long celebration and was changed in 1976 to a month long tribute.
What is Black History Month?
300
Natural remedies are used frequently and laying on of hands and prayer.
What are things used to heal?
300
Using this type of language with an African American may be interpreted as ridicule.
What is using "street slang"?
300
These plants are commercially cultivated for their thick, slightly bitter edible leaves.
What are collard greens?
400
On August 6, 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the this into law, which illegalizes discriminatory voting requirements, like requiring a literacy test before registering to vote.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
400
First celebrated in 1986, this day became a legal holiday in 1992. The nation observes the holiday on the third Monday in January.
What is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
400
The most important people in the lives of African Americans.
Who are family members?
400
As with any culture, written and spoken words should be adapted to level of understanding because of this.
What is the possibility of limited education?
400
Consists of a selection of foods traditional in the cuisine of African Americans.
What is soul food?
500
On August 28, 1963, he gave his infamous "I have a dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
500
Collard greens are eaten on this day, along with black-eyed peas or field peas and cornbread, to ensure wealth in the coming year, as the leaves resemble folding money.
What is New Year's Day?
500
They do not like to admit they need help because they have a strong sense of this.
What is a strong sense of pride?
500
It is important to show this at all times because African Americans have experienced a history of racism and a sense of powerlessness that impacts interactions.
What is show respect at all times?
500
Pig intestines are boiled and sometimes battered and fried to make this.