Black History
The first African American girl to attend an all-white school
Who is Ruby Bridges
Directed a horror film depicting racism that would win him his first Academy Award, making him the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
Who is Jordan Peele?
This song is played at every black cookout and wedding. The lead singer always wears a white cap.
What is "Before I Let Go" Frankie Beverly & Maze?
In The Color Purple approximately how long did Sofia have to fight?
What is "all my life" or all her life
The process that typically involved using gel/___ control, water, and a toothbrush to slick down baby-hairs.
What is laying edges?
An African American woman who invented hair care products for black women
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
Who is Ms. Lauryn Hill?
Finish the next few lines:
I lay my head on my pillow
Staring out the window
Wish on a star for a sign
You're the reason why
...
You're always on my mind
When you come around I get shy
When I see you (see you)
When I see you
The film follows the adventures of a shy Harlem, New York, schoolteacher who finds herself magically transported to a new Land.
What is "The Wiz"
No matter how many times you wash this particular bowl, it's never truly clean. What food was in this bowl?
What is "spaghetti"
In which year did Black History Month become an annual, month-long celebration?
a. 1960 b. 1976 c. 1990
b. 1976
This African American singer won her first Grammy in 1996 for her song "Saving All My Love For You"
Guess the song that's being played...
What is "Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige
In Diary of a Mad Black Woman, what was Helen eating at the dinner table across from Charles?
What is a lettuce and tomato salad with no dressing
As a child, you knew that this meant it was time to be back in the house
What is when/before the street lights came on
Who wrote Lift Every Voice and Sing, The Negro National Anthem?
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
This Rhode Island native recently achieved EGOT status at the 65th Grammys, becoming the 18th person in history to achieve this status
Who is Viola Davis
Finish the next few lines:
And I've dreamed of you ever since
Now I've built up my confidence
...
...
Girl next
Next time you come my way
I'll know just what to say
Can We Talk - Tevin Campbell
This movie starring Keke Palmer follows a girl who discovers a passion for spelling
What is Akeelah and the Bee
This form of speech is employed by Black Americans and Canadians as the more informal and casual end of a sociolinguistic continuum
What is African-American Vernacular English
Name one of the first 3 historically Black universities
Cheyney University, University of the District of Columbia, or Lincoln University
In the movie Hidden Figures, Taraji P. Henson played Katherine G. Johnson. What was Johnson known for?
Johnson's calculations greatly contributed to the success of the space program
Guess the song that's being played...
"Return of the Mack" by Mack Morrison
Name at least one college that Stomp the Yard was filmed at
What is Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College, and/or Georgia Tech
During the holidays, this food is typically paired with macaroni and cheese
What are candied yams