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Who is considered the “Queen of Soul”?
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This annual celebration honors the historical and culture contributions of African Americans and takes place every February in the U.S...,Oh, and it's 100 years old!
What is Black History Month?
H.B.C.U.
What is Historically Black Colleges and Universities
This cuisine was developed by enslaved Africans using available ingredients and techniques, becoming a core part of Black culture.
What is Soul Food?
The Seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba) are words from what Language?
What is Swahili?
This music genre originated in New Orleans combining African rhythms, blues, and brass band music.
What is Jazz?
The cultural movement of the 1920s celebrated Black art, music, and literature in New York City?
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
N.A.A.C.P.
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
This Southern side dish, made from ground corn, became a staple across the South and is often served with butter or cheese.
What are grits?
This Creole language spoken by African Americans in coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia, was heavily influenced by West and Central African language.
What is Gullah (or Geechee)?
As of 2025, this singer holds the record for both the most Grammy wins at 35 and the most nominated with 99.
Who is Beyonce?
This poet, known for 'We Real Cool', is celebrated for her jazz-influenced, accessible verse and is a staple of modern American poetry.
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
B.E.T.
What is Black Entertainment Television?
This dish is the cleaned, cooked small intestines of a pig and holds a significant cultural and historical position in African American heritage.
What are Chitlins or Chitterlings?
A verbal game of insult and boasting, is deeply rooted in African American culture, evolving from West African traditions and serving as a cultural outlet for creativity and resilience, especially during times of oppression.
What is "The Dozens"
This girl group, including Diana Ross, became Motown’s most successful act of the 1960s.
Who are The Supremes?
First published in 1951, this weekly pocket-sized magazine was known for its coverage of news, culture and entertainment.
What is Jet?
N.S.B.E.
What is the National Society of Black Engineers?
Though some purists prefer from-scratch, many black families kick-up this sweet inexpensive boxed cornbread mix by adding sour cream or baking it in a cast iron skillet.
What is Jiffy Mix?
A term that describes the practice of shifting between language varieties depending on social or professional settings.
What is Code Switching?
Finish this legendary James Brown lyric, "Say it Loud".
What is "I'm Black and I'm Proud"?
This is the Title to the Black National Anthem.
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing?
S.N.C.C.
What is the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee?
Originating in West Africa and influential in Gullah Geechee cooking, this ingredient is the foundation of dishes like red rice and jambalaya.
What is Carolina Gold rice?
This communication style is rooted in African oral traditions and involves interaction between speakers and listeners?
What is Call and Response?