Black History Firsts
Who was the first African American president of the United States?
Barack Obama
What movie features Wakanda, a futuristic African nation?
Black Panther
What food is often grilled at a Black cookout and served with a toasted bun?
Hamburgers or hot dogs
What Queen of Hip-Hop Soul sang Real Love and Family Affair?
Mary J. Blige
Who was the first Black woman to travel into space?
Mae Jemison
Who played Madea in a long-running series of comedy movies?
Tyler Perry
What classic red drink is a must-have at Black cookouts?
Red Kool-Aid or fruit punch
What rapper famously said, " I got 99 problems but a _ ain't one?
Jay-z "problem"
Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award for acting?
Hattie McDaniel - Gone with the Wind, 1939
What movie explicitly showed the struggles of a young African American teenagers life during the 1900s? (Hint: it’s a color)
Purple
What seafood dish, often boiled with corn potatoes, is popular in Southern Black communities?
Seafood boil
What legendary singer's album Lemonade became a cultural movement?
Beyonce
Who was the first Black Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
What show was about a father raising three kids with his wife Rainbow, while addressing cultural issues in a comedic way?
Black-ish
What dessert, made with vanilla wafers and bananas, is a Southern favorite?
Banana Pudding
Who was the first Black artist to have an album sell over a million copies in a single week?
Whitney Houston- The Bodyguard soundtrack
Who was the first African
American woman elected to Congress?
Shirley Chisholn 1968
What classic 90s film starred Tupac and Janet Jackson?
Poetic Justice
What is the name of the rich, cheesy dish that is a staple at Black family gatherings?
Baked mac and cheese
What jazz legend was known as "Satchmo" and played the trumpet?
Louis Armstrong