History
What year was Northern Illinois University's Black Student Union founded on our campus?
1967
This actor played King T’Challa in Marvel’s Black Panther (2018).
Chadwick Boseman
Beyoncé
What does your mom say before going into the store? (2-3 things)
This New York based team is famous for combining basketball skill with comedy.
Harlem Globetrotters
This U.S. holiday, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the end of slavery in Texas in 1865.
Juneteenth
What was the name of Martin’s radio show where he worked as a DJ in Detroit?
Word on the Street
These five performers: Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, and Ralph Tresvant were all original members of this influential R&B group.
New Edition
A phrase used to ask someone bothering you if they're doing alright
"Is you cool?"
She became the first African-American woman to win the all-around gold at the 2012 Olympics in gymnastics.
Gabby Douglas
This historically Black university in Washington, D.C., was founded in 1867 and has produced many notable graduates, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
Howard University
This actress starred as Olivia Pope in Scandal and was the first Black woman to lead a primetime network drama in nearly 40 years.
Kerry Washington
Drake co-founded OVO Sound in 2012. Name one of the first two artists (other than himself) signed to the label.
PARTYNEXTDOOR or Majid Jordan
Up and down
This female tennis player won 7 Grand Slam singles titles.
Venus Williams
This historic march in 1963 brought over 200,000 people to Washington, D.C., where MLK delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.
The March on Washington
In White Chicks (2004), the Wayans brothers’ characters go undercover as this to solve a kidnapping case.
The Wilson sisters
Nicki Minaj became the first female rapper to perform solo at the Grammy Awards in what year?
2012
A question that can be and is used as a compliment
"Where you going?"
This baseball league was formed in 1920 and had a team of Black players known as the Chicago American Giants.
Negro Leagues
This landmark 1954 Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Education
This 1977 TV miniseries, based on Alex Haley’s novel, became a cultural phenomenon by telling the story of Kunta Kinte and his descendants.
Roots
This Black-owned record label, considered one of the most successful in history, produced over 100 top-ten hits.
Motown Records
To put up your best effort and energy, usually coming with great results.
Did your big one
Who previously held the title of the NBA's all-time leading scorer before being surpassed by LeBron James in 2023?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar