This crispy, golden dish is a soul food staple often served with sides such as mac and cheese and collard greens.
Fried chicken.
This 2023 film staring Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan continued the popular boxing franchise with the focus on family and legacy.
Creed 3.
This 1963 event in Washington DC, where MLK delivered the "________" speech, was pivotal in the fight for civil rights.
I Have A Dream.
This term refers to the tradition African hairstyle made by braiding hair in intricate patterns, often used for cultural and ceremonial purposes.
Cornrows.
This artists 2023 album SOS features hits like "Kill Bill" and "Shirt," and and has been praised for its blend of R&B & Hip-Hop
SZA.
Known as the "bread of the south," this side dish is often made from corn meal and can be served sweet or savory.
Cornbread.
This ABC sitcom, starring Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, explores the challenges of raising a black family in a predominantly white, upper class neighborhood.
Black-ish.
This hashtag and movement, stared in 2013, became a rallying cry against police brutality and systemic racism following the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's killer.
#BlackLivesMatter.
This style, popularized in the 1960s and 1970s, symbolizes pride in black heritage and in characterized by natural, curly voluminous hair.
Afro.
This artist 2023 album Renaissance was celebrated for its exploration of dance music and its embrace of LGBTQ+ themes.
Beyonce.
A mix of greens, including collard, mustard, or turnip, slow cooked with ham hocks or smoked turkey, is known by this collective name.
Collard greens.
This movie, directed by Ryan Cooler, became the highest grossing solo superhero film and was a cultural phenomenon.
Black Panther.
This leader of the Nation of Islam was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, advocating for Black empowerment and self defense.
Malcolm X.
This headwear, often made from satin or silk is used to protect and preserve hairstyles, particularly for textured and curly hair while sleeping.
Bonnet.
This rapper, known for his 2022 album Mr. Morale & the big steppers, explores personal and social issues with a deep, introspective approach
Kendrick Lamar.
This sweet dessert, traditionally made with mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and spices, is a thanksgiving favorite and many African American households.
Sweet potato pie
This comedian, who got her start on "living in color," became the first black to win and Emmy for outstandingly actress in a comedy series in 2020.
This engineer at NASA mathematician's work was critical to the success of the first U.S manned spaceflights, including John Glenn's orbital mission.
Katherine Johnson.
This hair tool, used to straighten and style textured hair by applying direct heat, was popularized in the early 20th century and is often headed on a stove or in an electric device.
Hot comb.
This influential rapper, known for this powerful lyrics and hits like "California love" and "changes," was a prominent figure in 1990s hip-hop and is often members for his activism and complex persona.
Tupac.
This traditional dish, made with okra, tomatoes, and often seafood, has root in west African cooking and is a staple in creole cuisine.
Gumbo.
This 2017 psychological horror film, directed by Jordan Peele explores themes of racism and follows a black man who uncovers disturbing secrets while visiting his white girlfriends family.
Get Out
This baseball player, known for breaking major league baseballs color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn dodgers, became an icon for his trail blazing courage and athletic excellence.
Jackie Robinson.
This hair tool, featuring a porous, spongy surface with holes, is used to create defined curls a coils in natural hair by scrunching and twisting the hair.
Curl sponge.
This artist, known for his groundbreaking music videos and iconic dance moves was names "The king of pop."
Michael Jackson.