Black Invention
Who is the agricultural chemist responsible for the invention of peanut butter?
George Washington Carver
Who is the owner of the OWN network?
Oprah Winfrey
What does AAVE stand for?
African-American Vernacular English
Who plays Madea?
Tyler Perry
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Madam CJ Walker was the first female self-made millionaire in America. What did she invent?
Black Hair Care
Who is the first African-American Woman to be a Supreme Court Justice?
Ketanji Brown Jackson
What does it mean when someone is "lying on" you?
They are making up stories about you
In the movie The Color Purple, how long did Sofia have to fight?
All her life
True or False
Less than 40% of all American professionals graduated from an HBCU
FALSE
Without this man's invention, we would still be using clotheslines. What did George T. Sampson invent?
The Clothes Dryer
Who is Jackie Robinson?
What part of the head does "the kitchen" refer to?
Lower back of the head where the hair is usually nappier
What is the name of the T.V. show that follows Spencer James and his high school football journey?
All American
Where is Spelman located?
Atlanta
Granville Woods invented this device that allowed communication between moving trains.
The Railroad telegraph
Who is Guion Bluford?
The first African-American to travel to space
In what context would you use "buggin"?
When someone or something is causing problems for no reason
What's love got to do with it is a movie that follows the relationship between two famous people. What are their names?
Ike and Tina Turner
How many HBCUs are currently in the United States?
101
Who invented the Carbon Filament for the household lightbulb?
Lewis Latimer
Who was the first female African-American Grammy Award winner?
Ella Fitzgerald
What is the habitual 'be'?
"is always"
In The Black Panther, what name did Shuri give to the silent footwear she gave T'Challa?
Sneakers
What is the name of the sorority founded at Howard University?
Alpha Kappa Alpha