Cultural Traditions
This holiday, celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, honors African heritage and culture.
Kwanzaa
He was the first Black president of the United States.
Barack Obama
The “King of Pop” known for the Moonwalk.
Michael Jackson
This leafy green vegetable is a staple in many African American soul food dishes.
Collard Greens
This 2018 Marvel movie was the first superhero film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
Black Panther
This protective hairstyle has deep African roots and includes styles like box braids and cornrows.
Braids
This actor starred as King T’Challa in Black Panther.
Chadwick Boseman
“Afrobeats” is a popular music genre from this continent.
Africa
This sweet dessert is made from baked yams or sweet potatoes, often served at holidays.
Sweet Potato Pie
This gymnast is the most decorated in history, with over 30 Olympic and World medals.
Simone Biles
Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, marks the end of what?
Slavery in the United States
She’s the first Black woman to be Vice President of the United States.
Kamala Harris
This rapper’s song “Old Town Road” broke Billboard records in 2019.
Lil Naz X
This Southern drink made with sweetened tea and fruit flavors is a staple at cookouts.
Sweet Tea
This singer and businesswoman became the first Black woman to own a major cosmetics brand worth over $1 billion.
Rihanna (Fenty Beauty)
This annual awards show celebrates Black excellence in music, sports, and entertainment.
BET Awards
Known as the “Queen of Gospel,” she sang “Move On Up a Little Higher.”
Mahalia Jackson
This dance style, popular on TikTok, has roots in hip-hop culture and features moves like the “Woah.”
TikTok dances / hip-hop dance
This popular dessert combines deep-fried dough and powdered sugar, often served at fairs.
Funnel Cake
This animated film featured the first Black superhero as the main character.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Miles Morales)
The red, black, and green flag, also called the Pan-African flag, represents unity and pride. Who created it?
Marcus Garvey
She founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935.
Mary McLeod Bethune
Known as “Queen Bey,” she headlined Coachella 2018 with HBCU-inspired performances.
Beyoncé
A popular dish in Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cooking, often made with rice, sausage, and seafood.
Jambalaya
This rapper and entrepreneur became the first hip-hop billionaire.
Jay-Z