Black History
Before Rosa Parks, who was the first Black woman to refuse to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, AL?
Finish the sentence: "Do you have ___ money?"
McDonalds
This dish, deeply rooted in African American culture, especially in the South, has become a staple in American cuisine. It's known for its crispy exterior and moist interior, often seasoned with a blend of spices that can vary from family to family.
Fried Chicken
This Black woman became the first female self-made millionaire in the U.S. thanks to her hair care empire.
Madam C.J. Walker
Known for her critically acclaimed album "Lemonade," which weaves together themes of race, womanhood, and resilience, this artist has become a leading figure in contemporary music and cultural discourse.
Beyonce
Who was the first Black person to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State?
Colin Powell
This phrase is often used to indicate that someone is showing off or displaying too much confidence in themselves.
"You're doing too much"
This popular Nigerian dish is made with fried rice and can include a variety of meats and vegetables.
Jollof Rice
Who invented the three-light traffic signal and the gas mask?
Garrett Morgan
The first Black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, she is celebrated for her contributions to American literature and her exploration of the Black female experience through novels such as "Beloved" and "The Bluest Eye."
Toni Morrison
This landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in 1954 declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Education
Finish the phrase: "Do I look like boo-boo__"
the fool
A staple in Ethiopian cuisine, this sourdough flatbread is used to scoop up meats and vegetables.
Injera
Known as the "Father of Black History," this historian and educator founded Negro History Week in 1926, which later became Black History Month.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
This song is known as the Black national anthem.
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
The "Black Panther Party" was established in 1966 to monitor police brutality and challenge systemic racial injustice. Who were the two co-founders?
Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale
This phrase is is code for “Yes, I know my actions are wrong but God knows that deep down inside I want to do good; just way way deep”.
A sweet treat consisting of fried dough, commonly found in the cuisine of many countries with African influence. In New Orleans, they're especially popular during Mardi Gras.
Beignets
The first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from MIT, her work has led to the development of improved plastic lenses for glasses.
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
An American singer-songwriter known for her seminal album "Baduizm," her work is characterized by themes of spirituality, love, and social issues, making her a leading figure in the neo-soul genre
Erykah Badu
Known as "Black Wall Street," this affluent African American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was the site of one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history in 1921.
Greenwood District
Finish this phrase: "Used to indicate that one's actions will inevitably have consequences, whether good or bad." Hint: What goes---around
"What goes around comes around."
A staple of southern Black cuisine, this leafy green vegetable is often simmered with smoked pork or turkey for hours, resulting in a tender, flavorful dish. It's commonly served with a side of cornbread to soak up the "pot likker," the vitamin-rich broth left in the pot.
Collard Greens
An Black-American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. manned spaceflights. Her life and work were popularized in the film "Hidden Figures."
Katherine Johnson
A legendary figure in reggae music, his work with The Wailers helped spread the genre worldwide, advocating for peace, unity, and the Rastafarian faith.
Bob Marley