Black Arts, Music, & Film
This musical genre, often associated with New Orleans, blends African, European and Caribbean influences and is known for its brass bands.
What is jazz?
This gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
This pie uses a fruit that's plentiful in southern states to make a beloved dessert within the Black community.
What is peach cobbler?
This country has the highest Black population outside of Africa.
What is Brazil?
The Harlem Renaissance, a period of artistic flowering among African-American writers and artists that was centered in Harlem, occurred roughly during this decade.
What are the 1920s?
This Jamaican sprinter became the first person to win all three events (100m, 200m, and 4×100m) in the same Olympics at the Beijing games in 2008, a feat repeated at the London Olympics in 2012.
Who is Usain Bolt?
This fluffy, fried dough pastry is a popular treat often enjoyed at family gatherings and festivals across the African Diaspora.
What is beignet / puff puff?
Born in Mexico and raised in Kenya, this famous actress became a global star, known for her roles in 12 Years a Slave and Black Panther, and was among several actors to raise issues of immigration and representation at 90th Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood.
Who is Lupita Nyong'o?
This iconic singer, known for her powerful voice and deep social activism, is often referred to as the "High Priestess of Soul."
Who is Nina Simone?
This person was the first Black head coach in NBA history.
Who is Bill Russell?
This traditional Black dessert-like dish consists of sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, and spices.
What are candied yams?
This country is the top birthplace for Black immigrants in the U.S.
What is Jamaica?
This person became the first Black American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film “Lilies of the Field” in 1963.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in this Major League Baseball team in 1947, making history by breaking the color barrier.
Brooklyn Dodgers
This nutty, caramel treat - made with pecans, sugar, butter, and cream - is a beloved candy in Louisiana and is a representative dish of the Franco- and Afro-Creole Atlantic diasporas.
What is a praline?
This industry employs over 25% of Black immigrants in the workforce.
What is the healthcare and social assistance industry?
This film, with a Black director and Black lead, won best original screenplay at the Oscars in 2018.
What is Get Out?
This quarterback was the 4th Black QB to win the Superbowl.
Who is Jalen Hurts? What is Go Birds?
Red velvet cake is popular in Black Southern celebrations. It's thought that the early red tint is due to a chemical reaction between these two ingredients.
What are cocoa powder & baking soda?
This is the fastest-growing state for Black immigrants in 2019, with over 400% growth from 2000 to 2019.
What is Colorado?