Binghamton Culture 101
Often discussed by students, this dining hall is commonly voted the “worst” on campus.
What is C4 dining hall?
This term describes the worldwide communities of people descended from Africans, including African Americans, Afro‑Caribbeans, and others.
what is the African Diaspora?
Who Created the Song “Boogie Wonderland”
Who is Earth, Wind & Fire?
It’s the household object wrapped in plastic that nobody was ever allowed to actually sit on.
what is 'the plastic covered couch'?
This phrase is often used in Caribbean households when you break something
what is 'Yes mash it up'?
This student and staff-ran bus system helps people with BingIDs travel between campus, downtown, and off-campus housing.
What is OCCT bus ?
This musical genre, born in Black communities flourished through the roaring 20’s and is known for inspiring the music we have today in America.
what is jazz?
When does SZA want her man?
What is the Weekend?
This silent warning, delivered across a room, communicates an entire paragraph without a single word spoken.
What is the look your mama gives you in public?
It’s the classic moment when you’re craving McDonald’s and hoping they say yes and instead they say this well known phrase
what is 'YHMM?'?
This downtown spot located on State Street is known as the place to be on weekends for Binghamton students.
What is Jimmy’s?
This 7 day holiday is celebrated in African American communities and draws on Pan African philosophies, by emphasizing principles such as unity and creativity.
What is Kwanzaa?
Jordan Peele was the first Black Director to Win Best Original Screenplay for What Film?
What is “Get Out?”
This item appears every summer Sunday, usually decorated with a civil rights hero or local business.
What is the church fan with MLK or a funeral home on it?
When you’re about to go out but your mother turns around and tell you, you can’t go out because
what is 'I had a dream!'?
He served as President of Binghamton University for over a decade before passing leadership to the university’s current president. Who are they?
Who are Harvey G. Stenger and Doctor Anne D’Alleva?
This migration of millions of African Americans from the South to Northern and Western cities reshaped Black culture in the 20th century.
What is the Great Migration?
Who’s Record Label has the name “Dreamville?”
Who is J Cole?
It’s the dented, decades‑old cookware that somehow makes food taste better and is basically immortal.
What is the pot nobody is allowed to throw away?
When you’re talking to your mother too friendly or talking “smart"
what is 'I'm not one of your little friends'?
This is the name of the new dorm currently being built in Mountainview.
What is Grace Hall?
This major 1920s cultural movement in New York showcased African American art, music, and writing, with figures like Langston Hughes.
What is the Harlem Renaissance
Who got kicked out of the Dreams in Dreamgirls?
Who is Effie?
When this song comes on, at least three uncles suddenly become DJs and start nodding like they produced it.
What is ‘Before I Let Go
If you didn’t listen to your parent and did something wrong and you know you’re in trouble
what is 'Who don’t hear does feel'?