Black History
The landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
He moves from West Philadelphia to Bel-Air to live with his wealthy relatives in this sitcom.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This Barbadian superstar became a global icon with hits across pop, R&B, and dance, and later launched the Fenty beauty empire.
Who is Rhianna?
The first African American President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
This hair grease has been used for generations to moisturize and style Black people's hair.
What is Blue magic?
This abolitionist escaped slavery and became a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Early-2000s sitcom about a single dad and his teenage daughter navigating life together.
What is One on One?
This Jamaican singer is beloved for his smooth lovers-rock style and hits like “Rockaway” and “I Feel Good.”
Who is Beres Hammond?
She won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and is considered one of the greatest tennis players ever.
Who is Serena Williams?
This chemical process is used to straighten or relax natural hair, often applied at the salon or at home.
What is a perm?
This organization, founded in 1909, worked to fight lynching and racial injustice in the U.S. and is still active today.
What is the NAACP?
This 1970s sitcom followed the Evans family in Chicago, including the unforgettable character James “J.J.” Evans Jr., known for his artsy hand gestures and “Dy-no-mite!” catchphrase.
What is Good Times?
This Trinidad & Tobago artist is known as the “King of Soca,” and is famous for high-energy Carnival anthems.
Who is Machel Montano?
He became an NBA legend with the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This classic styling technique curls the ends of the hair.
What is bump ends?
This Harlem Renaissance poet wrote The Weary Blues and celebrated Black culture through literature.
Who is Langston Hughes?
This groundbreaking sketch comedy show launched the careers of Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, and the Fly Girls.
What is In Living Color?
This artist is known as the “Worl’ Boss,” with hits like romping shop and fever.
Who is Vybz Kartel?
This DMV rapper, founded the All Smiles League, and released conceptually themed albums including Ambition and The Album About Nothing.
Who is Wale?
This powdered drink mix was a staple in many Black households.
What is Kool-Aid?
This 20th-century activist founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and promoted Black pride.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This 1970s–’80s sitcom followed George and Weezy as they “moved on up” from Queens to Manhattan in their luxurious high-rise apartment.
What is The Jeffersons?
Known for songs that dominate Trinidad Carnival, this soca queen gave us powerful hits like “Lucy” and “It’s Carnival.”
Who is Destra Garcia?
She was the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
Before cell phones, this was your unofficial curfew.
What is “getting home by the street lights”?