Music
Who is known as the "King of Pop" and had hit songs like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean"?
Who is Micheal Jackson?
What movie, set in the fictional African nation of Wakanda, follows the story of T'Challa as he fights to protect his kingdom?
What is Black Panther?
What book follows a young girl growing up in a racially segregated South, whose father defends a Black man accused of rape?
HINT: Most freshmen are required to read this book at Dunbar
What is "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
What is a classic Southern bread, made with cornmeal, flour, buttermilk?
What is cornbread?
Who was the civil rights leader who delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963?
Who is Martin Luther King?
Who is the singer-songwriter and actress known for her powerful vocals and hits like "Formation" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"?
Who is Beyonce?
What Disney animated film, featuring the voices of Anika Noni Rose and Oprah Winfrey, follows the journey of a young princess in New Orleans as she seeks to break a curse and find true love?
What is "The Princess and the Frog"?
What poet, known for her exploration of Black identity and the struggles of everyday life, wrote the poem "We Wear the Mask"?
Who is Paul Laurence Dunbar?
What is a leafy green vegetable, popular in African American cuisine, is often cooked with onions, garlic, and smoked meats for flavor?
What is collard greens?
Who was the first African American President in the United States?
Who is Barack Obama?
Who is the Jamaican singer-songwriter known for popularizing reggae music worldwide with hits like "One Love" and "No Woman, No Cry"?
Who is Bob Marley?
What film, based on the life of African American mathematician Katherine Johnson, tells the story of the contributions of Black women mathematicians to NASA during the Space Race?
What is Hidden Figures?
Which novel by Angie Thomas was adapted into a film of the same name, depicting the story of Starr Carter, a young Black girl navigating between her predominantly Black neighborhood and her predominantly white prep school?
What is "The Hate U Give"?
What term is used to describe the traditional cuisine of African Americans, which includes dishes such as fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread?
What is Soul Food?
What month is designated as Black History Month in the United States?
What is February?
Name one genre of music that was created by African Americans?
What is Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, Hip Hop?
Who is the actor known for his roles in films like "The Pursuit of Happyness," "Men in Black," and "Independence Day"?
Who is Will Smith?
Which poet and civil rights activist wrote the acclaimed autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and the poem "Still I Rise"?
Who is Maya Angelou?
What communal gathering, rooted in African American culture, involves friends and family coming together to share food, music, and fellowship, often held in parks or outdoor spaces?
What is a cookout or barbecue?
Which movement advocated for racial justice and opposed police brutality?
What is the Black Lives Matter Movement?
Guess the song and artist
" I used to think that I wasn't fine enough
And I used to think that I wasn't wild enough
But I won't waste my time tryna figure out
...
What is "Love" by Keyshia Cole?
Who portrayed the African American mathematician Katherine Johnson in the film "Hidden Figures," which explores the contributions of Black women mathematicians to NASA during the Space Race?
Who is Taraji P. Henson?
Who is the spoken word artist known for her powerful performances and activism addressing topics such as race, gender, and identity?
HINT: She recited one of her poems at the last Presidential Inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
What West African dish, brought to America by enslaved Africans, consists of boiled and mashed starchy vegetables, such as yams or cassava, often served with stewed meats or vegetables?
What is fufu?
What Amendment abolished slavery?
What is the 13th Amendment?