MILITARY HISTORY
In 1942, this U.S military branch initiated the enlistment of African Americans.
What is the Marine Corps?
This low-brow dish became a staple for enslaved Africans specifially in Caribbean cuisine.
What is Oxtails?
In what year did President Gerald Ford declare the month of February as Black History Month/African American Month?
What is 1976?
In what year did Bob Gibson become the first African American to be honored as the MVP of the world series.
What is 1967?
This record label created innovative soud, blending soul, pop, and rhythm and blues, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, while its commitment to diversity and inclusion challenged societal norms.
What is Motown Records?
Despite facing racial discrimination, this person graduated from West Point in 1936 emerging in the top 20% of his class and later became the first black commander of an intergrated fighter wing.
Who is Benjamin O. Davis Jr.?
This staple dish gained widespread popularity when Gladys Knight launched her own restaurant.
What is Chicken and Waffles?
W.E.B Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, and Mary White Ovington helped founded the NAACP on this date to combat racial injustice, advocate for civil rights, and secure legal protections for African Americans.
What is February 12, 1909?
He became the first African American player to win the Wimdbleton, the US Open, and the Austrailian Open. He also devoted the rest of his life to become an HIV/AIDS advocate.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
This entertainment show celebrated and highlighted the vibrant culture of historically black colleges and universities.
Who is a Different World?
Second Lieutenant Marcella Hayes completed flight training at the U.S Army Aviation Center in this heart of Dixie State.
What is Alabama?
This dish was associated with goodluck and prosperity in African American folklore, which was believed to bring blessings and abundance in the year ahead.
What are Black-eyed peas?
President Harry S. Truman embarked on a transformative journey in American history with the signing of executive order 9981 to abolish racial segregation and discrimintaion in the U.S military on this date.
What is July 26th, 1948?
In addition to being the first African American woman to win the American Tennis Association's inaugural tournament, she made significant contributions to the black community as one of the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.
Who is Lucy Diggs?
This transformative cultural phenomenon show within the black community debuted in 1970 and was created by Don Cornelius.
What is Soul Train?
This all Black female unit was the only Women's Army Corps unit stationed overseas duting WWII and was tasked with clearing a massive backlog of mail for destined Amercian service members in Europe.
Who is the 6888th (or Six Triple Eight)?
This dish has been intertwined with African and ancient Mediterranean history as it was amongst the few crops that were permitted for enslaved Africans to grow for themselves.
What is Collard Greens?
John Mercer was the Dean and acting President of Howard University during this time period.
What is 1873 to 1875?
This athletes brash confidence empowered African American athletes to embrace their identity and assert their worth in a predominately white sport.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
In 1980, Black Entertainment Television (B.E.T) emerged from a two-hour weekly block on this popular network.
What is Nickelodeon?
His strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex geopolitcal landscapes contributed significantly to the success of military endeavors. His success traveled beyond military achievements as he was the first Black Secretary of State.
Who is Collin Powell?
In response to the discrimination in the Jim Crow south, black communities turned to this delicious treat which was a symbolization of solidarity and empowerment.
What is Butter Pecan Ice Cream?
Brown v. Board of education fundamentally changed the course of American education by striking down the doctrine of "separate but equal" education by challenging segregated schools. In what year was this reargued in the Supreme Court?
What is 1953?
In 1985, Arthur Ashe was arrested in Washington D.C for protesting this foreign African racial segragetion policy.
What is apartheid?
This entertainer was known for his rich baritone voice, and he also celebrated for his activism by speaking out against segregation, lynching, and colonialism.
Who is Paul Robeson?