This Houston-born superstar told us that girls “run the world.”
Who is Beyoncé?
This cheesy side dish is required at the cookout—and somebody’s auntie will be judged if it is dry.
What is macaroni and cheese?
This civil rights leader delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
In this Disney movie, Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant.
What is The Princess and the Frog?
This protective style is created by weaving three strands of hair together.
What are braids?
This artist’s real name is Robyn Fenty, but the world knows her by one name.
Who is Rihanna?
These leafy greens are traditionally cooked with seasonings and smoked meat.
What are collard greens?
This woman refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This sitcom featured Will moving from West Philadelphia to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This nighttime hair accessory protects hairstyles and helps prevent moisture loss—and somehow always disappears by morning.
What is a bonnet?
This rapper founded OVO and famously started his career on Degrassi.
Who is Drake?
This popular West African rice dish has caused a never-ending competition between Nigerians and Ghanaians.
What is jollof rice?
This holiday, celebrated on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States.
What is Juneteenth?
In Black Panther, this fictional African nation is home to vibranium.
What is Wakanda?
These braids lie flat against the scalp and can be worn alone or underneath wigs.
What are cornrows?
This “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” sang the classic song “Family Affair.”
Who is Mary J. Blige?
This Southern dish combines crispy chicken with a sweet breakfast food.
What are chicken and waffles?
This historically Black university is nicknamed “The Mecca.”
What is Howard University?
This actress played Olivia Pope in Scandal.
Who is Kerry Washington?
This hairstyle is created by twisting or coiling sections of hair that eventually lock together.
What are locs?
This legendary musician created the album Songs in the Key of Life and sang “Isn’t She Lovely.”
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This Caribbean dish is made from unripe bananas that are flattened and fried—twice.
What are tostones?
This woman became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This 1990s sitcom followed four friends named Khadijah, Synclaire, Maxine and Regine.
What is Living Single?
This Black entrepreneur created one of the first successful hair-care businesses for Black women and became America’s first female self-made millionaire.
Who is Madam C. J. Walker?