Florida HBCU History
This university, founded in 1887 in Tallahassee, is the only public HBCU in Florida.
What is Florida A&M University (FAMU)?
FAMU is located in this Florida capital city.
What is Tallahassee?
The FAMU marching band is famously known by this nickname.
What is The Marching 100?
The mascot for Bethune-Cookman University represents a fierce jungle cat.
What is the Wildcat?
This event is the highlight of every HBCU fall semester filled with step shows, tailgates, and alumni pride.
What is Homecoming?
This private HBCU in Daytona Beach was founded by a woman known for her leadership and education advocacy.
What is Bethune-Cookman University?
Bethune-Cookman University is located in this coastal city.
What is Daytona Beach?
Bethune-Cookman’s mascot is this wild animal.
What is a Wildcat?
Florida A&M University’s mascot is known as one of the most famous reptiles in HBCU sports.
What is the Rattler
You’ll often hear this phrase shouted proudly during the FAMU Marching 100 performances.
What is “Go Rattlers!” or “Strike, Strike, and Strike Again!”?
This HBCU began as the Cookman Institute and merged with Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School.
What is Bethune-Cookman College?
Florida Memorial University is located in this South Florida city.
What is Miami Gardens?
The annual rivalry football game between FAMU and Bethune-Cookman is called what?
What is The Florida Classic?
Florida Memorial University roars with pride under this mascot.
What is the Lion?
When an HBCU band performs in the stands, fans don’t sit still they do this instead.
What is Dance or Turn up?
The founder of Bethune-Cookman University once advised four U.S. Presidents.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
This hall on Bethune-Cookman’s campus is named after its founder.
What is Mary McLeod Bethune Hall?
Florida Memorial University’s colors are this combination.
What are Royal Blue and Orange?
Edward Waters University, the oldest HBCU in Florida, represents this powerful jungle king.
What is the Tiger?
Stepping, strolling, and calls from fraternities and sororities are traditions tied to these campus organizations.
What are the Divine Nine (Black Greek-letter organizations)?
Florida Memorial University was originally located in this Florida city before moving to Miami Gardens.
What is St. Augustine?
This building on FAMU’s campus is a national historic landmark dedicated to Black education.
What is Lee Hall?
The FAMU Dining hall has a popular tradition on Wednesdays to sell
What is Fried chicken Wednesday?
Known nationwide, Howard University’s mascot is named after a strong and determined animal that symbolizes strength and resilience.
What is the Bison?
At Bethune-Cookman and other HBCUs, this type of chant or song unites students during games and pep rallies.
What is a school chant, alma mater, or call-and-response?