BLACK ENTERTAINMENT
This director became the first African American to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Get Out.
Who is Jordan Peele?
This Southern breakfast dish is made from corn and often topped with butter, cheese, shrimp, and though some disagree sugar.
What is grits?
This secret network helped enslaved people escape to free states and Canada.
What is the Underground Railroad?
This "King of Pop," known for hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," revolutionized the music industry with his signature dance moves and groundbreaking music videos.
Who is Michael Jackson?
On this date in 1967, this boxer and activist, known for his stance against the Vietnam War, was convicted of draft evasion and later stripped of his boxing titles.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This artist became the first Black woman to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013.
Who is Beyoncé?
c c This rich dessert, made with molasses, was a favorite of enslaved people and remains a holiday tradition.
What is sweet potato pie?
Harriet Tubman was given this nickname because she led people to freedom.
What is Moses?
Known for her genre-defying music that blends R&B, pop, and hip-hop, this artist rose to fame with her debut album Ctrl and has continued to influence modern music.
Who is SZA?
On this date in 1968, this civil rights leader and activist was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr?
This comedian starred on Friday and created the hit Barbershop movie series.
Who is ice cube?
This popular Southern beverage is made by steeping tea with sugar and serving it cold, often with a slice of lemon for extra zest.
What is sweet tea?
The name of the abolitionist and former slave who became one of the most famous advocates for ending slavery in the 19th century.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Known for her role in shaping modern R&B and her powerful voice, this artist’s 1994 album The Miseducation of BLACK became a cultural phenomenon.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
In this year, the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, abolishing slavery in the United States.
What is 1865?
This actress and producer won an Emmy for her role as Annalise Keating on the television series How to Get Away with Murder.
Who is Viola Davis?
This dish, often associated with Southern cooking, is made from cornmeal, fried or baked, and often served with meals like chili or stew.
What is cornbread?
This famous rebellion, led by Nat Turner in 1831, was one of the most significant slave uprisings in U.S. history.
What is the Nat Turner Rebellion?
This British singer and songwriter rose to fame with the hit song "Bad Habit" and is known for his blend of R&B, pop, and soul influences.
Who is Steve Lacy?
On this date in 1955, this 14-year-old African American boy was brutally murdered in Mississippi, sparking national outrage and playing a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Emmett Till?
This actor won an Academy Award for his portrayal of King Richard in the 2021 film King Richard, about the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.
Who is Will Smith?
This dish, typically made with a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar, is often fried into small, sweet, doughnut-like pieces and dusted with powdered sugar. Famous for its screen time in PITF.
What are beignets?
This 1852 novel, by Harriet Beecher Stowe, helped ignite anti-slavery sentiment in the North.
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin?
This singer and songwriter, who has won multiple Grammys, is best known for hits like "Redbone" and "This Is America," blending soul, funk, and rap. Starred in the famous TV show COMMUNITY.
Who is Donald Glover (Childish Gambino)?
On this date in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued this executive order, which declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate states.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?