USM African American Facts
In 1974, this student became the first African American to be named Mr. USM and has a building named after him.
Who is Fred Cook?
“Bye, Felicia!”
What is Friday?
This phrase is what you say when someone did an amazing job, like they really showed out.
What is “You did your big one”?
I got enemies, got a lot of enemies"
Who is Drake? (Energy)
Led the Civil Rights Movement and gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
In 1993, the university renamed its Student Services Building to honor this civil rights pioneer and the institution’s first African American doctoral graduate.
What is Kennard-Washington Hall?
In 2018 what Marvel film became a cultural phenomenon for its portrayal of the African nation of Wakanda.
What is Black Panther?
You say this when you strongly agree and there’s nothing else to add.
What is “Period” or “Periodt”?
"My left stroke just went viral"
Who is kendrick Lamar?(humble)
Who was the First Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice; fought segregation in Brown v. Board of Education.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This pair became the first African American students to enroll at the University of Southern Mississippi in September 1965.
Who are Raylawni Branch and Gwendolyn Elaine Armstrong?
This 2016 film tells the true story of three brilliant Black women mathematicians at NASA.
What is Hidden Figures?
This phrase means someone looks really good or put their outfit together perfectly.
What is “She ate” or “You look tea girl”?
"First things first, rest in peace Uncle Phil"
Who is J.Cole? (no role modelz)
Famous for innovations using peanuts and helping farmers.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This Korean War veteran attempted to integrate Mississippi Southern College in the late 1950s and was later wrongfully imprisoned for his efforts.
Who is Clyde Kennard?
“ I'm the one sellin' all the records! Ain’t nobody coming to see you, Otis!"
What is The Temptations?
This phrase that comes from your friends when they want to tell you the truth and not sugarcoat it.
What is “No shade”?
"I don't really have to look very much further"
Who is Whitney Houston (I have nothing)
First self-made female millionaire in the U.S.; haircare entrepreneur.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Founded in 1969, this organization was one of the first Black student organizations on campus at Southern Miss.
What is the Afro-American Cultural Society?
“Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?”
What is Rush Hour?
You say this when someone is doing too much and needs to calm down.
What is “Not too much”?
"Been waiting on that sunshine. Boy, I think I need that back. "
Who is Rihanna? ( kiss it better)
Poet and author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Who is Maya Angelou?