Black History
This abolitionist, known for his autobiography, escaped slavery and became a leading voice for freedom.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
She played Olivia Pope in the TV drama Scandal.
Who is Kerry Washington?
This style of music originated in New Orleans and was made famous by artists like Louis Armstrong.
What is Jazz?
This short-lived sitcom starred Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Eddie Griffin as two best friends in New York.
What is Malcom & Eddie?
Beyoncé’s 2016 visual album was titled after this beverage.
What is lemonade?
She was the first African American woman to refuse giving up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Known as the “Queen of Soul,” she sang hits like Respect and Think.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Popular in African American communities, this protective hairstyle uses three-strand patterns woven close to the scalp.
What are braids?
This UPN sitcom about three women running a fashion boutique starred Tracee Ellis Ross before Black-ish.
What is Eve?
In basketball, this player is often called “King James.”
Who is Lebron James?
In 2008, he became the first Black president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
He starred as King T’Challa in Marvel’s Black Panther.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This dance style, which emerged from the Bronx in the 1970s, is a key part of hip-hop culture.
What is breakdancing?
In The Wayans Bros., these real-life brothers ran a newsstand in Manhattan.
Who are Shawn and Marlon Wayans?
The celebration of Juneteenth originated in this U.S. state.
What is Texas?
This 1963 speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became one of the most famous speeches in American history.
What is "I have a Dream?"
This comedian created and starred in Chappelle’s Show.
Who is Dave Chappelle?
This traditional dish, often made with greens, meat, and cornbread, is a staple of soul food cooking.
What are collard greens?
This sitcom starred LL Cool J as an ex-Marine helping his single mother run a foster home.
What is "In the House?"
He is known as the “King of Pop” and sang hits like Thriller and Billie Jean.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This landmark 1954 Supreme Court case ended legal segregation in public schools.
What is Brown v Board of Education?
The 1990s sitcom featuring the Banks family and starring Will Smith.
What is "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?"
This February observance honors the history and achievements of African Americans.
What is Black History Month?
This series featured Moesha’s younger brother, Myles, and her best friends Kim and Niecy.
What is "Moesha?"
This African American scientist developed over 300 uses for peanuts.
Who is George Washington Carver?