People
Who coined the term "Womanism" and what does it signify?
Alice Walker coined the term womanism. Womanism in short is a form of feminism centered on the inclusion of the Black female experience in the feminist movement. Alice Walker defines a womanist as “one who values the soul and the well-being of the Black community."
Where does Jollof rice originate?
The Senegambia region of West Africa
What event sparked the civil rights movement?
On December 1, 1955, the civil rights movement began when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to move to the back of the bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
What is the significance of Juneteenth?
An annual holiday celebrating the end of Chattel Slavery in the United States.
What is the most popular sport in all of Africa?
Association Football (Soccer)
This musician is known as the creator of "Afrobeat" and called for political and social progression in and outside of Nigeria.
Fela Kuti
What is a common "side dish" made with these ingredients: water, flour, and water
Roti
What is the only African country to not be colonized?
Ethiopia
What year was chattel slavery abolished in the US?
1865
Which city is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of Hip Hop?
The Bronx, NY
Which Afro-Latina sang "La vida es un carnaval"?
Celia Cruz
What is Jamaica's national dish?
Ackee and Saltfish
Which Caribbean country was the first to celebrate Carnival?
Trinidad and Tobago
What year did Haiti free itself from slavery?
1804
Finish the lyrics... "Facing the rising sun of our new day begun."
"Let us march on ’til victory is won"
What famous entertainer's sweet potato pie is sold at Walmart?
Patti LaBelle
What is the difference between "Maduros" and "Tostones"?
Maduros: Fried Sweet (Yellow) Plantains | Tostones: Fried (Green) Plantains flattened and refried w/ salt
What is the significance of The Million Man March?
On October 16th, 1995 Louis Farrakhan helped organize roughly 1 million men to gather in Washington DC to promote African American male unity. This was in part created to emphasize the need for male participation in civil rights causes.
What year did Nigeria gain independence?
1954
What genre of music originated in Puerto Rico and emerged as a result of both Reggae and Dancehall?
Reggaeton
Who was the first Black person to win a Noble Peace Prize?
Ralph Bunche
What is the cause of "Jamaica's vomiting sickness"?
Acute Ackee fruit intoxication
Which three countries have the highest Black population? (in order)
Nigeria, Brazil, and the United States
When was the first HBCU (Historically Black College University) founded?
February 25th, 1837
What does the title of the 1997 movie "B.A.P.S" stand for?
Black American Princesses