Black history
This organization, founded in 1909, became one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in the United States
What is NAACP?
"It was all a dream, I used to read up word up! Magazine..."
Notorious B.I.G
This legendary basketball player wore #23 for most of his career and won 6 NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls
Who is Micheal Jordan?
What does the term "ate" mean?
Did extremely well
Who was the first black president of the united states of america?
Barak Obama
This 1968 law outlawed discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, or national origin
What is the Fair Housing Act?
Before becoming a solo superstar, Michael was the youngest member of this group that included his brothers.
What is The jackson 5?
Global superstar and cultural icon who redefined modern pop music, performance, and visual albums
Who is beyonce?
What does this acronym stand for?
SCBIGYARTC
Stop crying before I give you a reason to cry
Who was the first Black woman elected in the U.S house of representatives?
Shirley Chisholm
At just 15 years old, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus months before Rosa Parks did the same
Who is Claudette Colvin?
This rapper made history as the first hip-hop artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music for an album that explored his life, fame, and experiences growing up in Compton
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
Known for his witty personality, reality TV appearances, comedic content, and controversial TikTok skits, this internet personality has become a recognizable name in pop culture
Who is Druski?
The iconic hairstyle formed by intentionally matting or twisting sections of hair, has deep cultural roots and has been worn by people across the African diaspora
What are Locs?
Who was the first Black supreme court justice?
Thurdgood Marshall
This Black mathematician's calculations helped NASA safely send John Glenn into orbit
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This film follows twin brothers who return to their hometown hoping to start over, only to find themselves facing a supernatural threat tied to the music and history of their community
What is Sinners?
This author, poet, and activist wrote The Bluest Eye, Beloved, and Song of Solomon, becoming the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature
More than just a type of cooking, this term refers to the culinary tradition that carries generations of African American history, family and culture
What is Soul food?
Who was the first Black Woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States?
Madam C.J Walker
Developed a durable carbon filament for the light bulb. His work made electric lighting practical and affordable for everyday use.
Lewis Latimer
This movie became a cult classic for its story of four women pushed into a life of crime while trying to escape poverty
What is Set it off
Before becoming one of the biggest names in entertainment, this comedian and actor gained attention online for his viral sketches and later starred in the hit show Abbott Elementary
Orginating in African American communities, this practice of exchanging clever insults is less about genuine hostility and more about wit, verbal skill and knowing how to respond
Who was the first Black Woman to win an Academy award for best actress?
What is Hattie McDaniel