HBCUs
This HBCU is ranked the #1 HBCU in the nation
What is Spelman College
This is another name for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the collaborative umbrella organization composed of historically African American Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities
What is The Divine Nine
In the popular TLC song No Scrubs, what couldn't a scrub get?
What is "No love from me~"
One of this author's most famous works is titled "Still I Rise"
This movie told the story of three African-American women who played a vital role in a NASA space mission, while simultaneously breaking down social barriers
What is Hidden Figures
This HBCU is home to top aerospace engineers, and produced a famous group of WWII airmen
What is Tuskegee University
This is the first Black Greek-Lettered Organization
What is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
This multi-platinum selling gospel artist is a pioneer in gap-bridging musicianship, uniting audiences across gospel, hip-hop, pop and R&B -- not to mention the host and executive producer of BET's "Sunday Best"
Who is Kirk Franklin
Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama attended this institution for her undergrad
What is Princeton University
Two childhood friends fall in love with each other over the years, as they both chase their dreams of playing professional basketball in this movie
What is Love & Basketball
HBCUs were recognized and codified into American law during this year
What is 1965
Name a member of a Black Greek-Lettered Organization who serves in government, along with the organization they are a member of
Who is [insert politician]
Ex. Kamala Harris, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Diana Ross used to sing with this 1960s hit group
Who are The Supremes
This actress became the first African American actress to win an academy award for Best Actress
Who is Halle Berry
This movie follows a trio of black female soul singers that cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way. One becomes the star, forcing another out, which teaches them about the high cost of fame
What is Dreamgirls
The first HBCU was founded during this year
What is 1837
This former United States president is an honorary member of a Black Greek-Lettered Organization
Who is Bill Clinton
She was the first African American to win a Grammy, she won a Grammy for best Jazz performance and another for best female pop vocalist
Who is Etta James
This famous Howard University graduate became the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature
Who is Toni Morrison
"Bye Felicia!" is a quote from this popular movie
What is Friday
The first HBCU, today known as Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, formerly went by this name
What is The African Institute
Name 3 of the 5 Black Greek-Lettered Organizations that were founded at Howard University
What are Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Name 3 music genres that evolved as a result of the success of R&B music
What are soul, disco, funk, new jack swing, Neo-Soul, rock-n-roll, pop and hip-hop
This entrepreneur, who achieved her fortune by inventing hair care products for Black women, is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in the Guinness Book of World Records
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
Name 2 of the 5 highest grossing films of all time featuring a predominantly black cast
What is 1) Coming to America 2) Bad Boys 3) Big Momma’s House 4) Dreamgirls 5) Black Panther