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In what year was the Congressional Black Caucus officially founded?
What is 1971?
This Houston-born artist made history with hits like “Savage” and “Body,” and is known for her unapologetic confidence.
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?
This abolitionist and former slave became a leading voice for freedom and equality, publishing The North Star.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Who started the trend " Cooking with" ?
Cooking with Kya
This groundbreaking miniseries aired in 1977 and told the story of Kunta Kinte and his descendants.
What is Roots?
This founding member of the CBC later became the first African American woman elected to Congress.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Drake’s first Grammy win was for which song, and in what category?
What is Best Rap Album for Take Care?
This African American entrepreneur became the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S. through her haircare business.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This phrase, often used to express disbelief or shade, became a viral sound and protest chant after a security guard confrontation.
What is “You about to lose yo job”?
This sitcom, created by Kenya Barris, explores modern Black family life and spawned multiple spin-offs.
What is Black-ish?
This CBC member served as Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, becoming the first woman and African American to do so.
Who is Maxine Waters?
Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers features a track that samples a viral TikTok therapy session. What is the name of that track?
What is “We Cry Together”?
This Black astronaut was the first African American woman to travel to space.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
This phrase, often used to call out hypocrisy, became a viral TikTok trend during the 2020 racial justice protests.
What is “This you?”
This animated series, created by Aaron McGruder, satirizes Black culture and politics through the lives of two young brothers.
What is The Boondocks?
This CBC member was instrumental in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Who is John Lewis?
Beyoncé’s Renaissance album pays homage to pioneers of which two musical genres?
What are Disco and House?
his African American sociologist and civil rights activist was the first Black person to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This soul food staple often appears in TikTok mukbangs and cooking videos, especially when paired with collard greens and cornbread.
What is fried chicken?
This 2020 HBO series, created by Misha Green, blended horror, history, and Afrofuturism.
What is Lovecraft Country?
The CBC was formed during the presidency of this U.S. president, who initially refused to meet with the group.
Who is Richard Nixon?
What unreleased Chris Brown song includes the lyric “It was 6 o’clock on the dot…”?
What is Gangsta Boo?
This African American woman was the first to publish a book of poetry in the United States in 1773.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
What trends were part of dating shows ?
What is Pop the Ballon ?
This 2021 film, directed by Shaka King, tells the story of FBI informant William O’Neal and his betrayal of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.
What is Judas and the Black Messiah?