African-American Literature
This 1953 novel was James Baldwin's first published book.
Hint: It was the selected book tour CBV attended at MIA
Go Tell it on The Mountain
A series at Hennepin County Libraries that include artist residencies, listening opportunities, programs events all centered around vinyl.
Vinyl Revival
This language, along with Somali, is one of the two official languages of Somalia
What is Arabic?
This sitcom featuring the Banks family and a Bel-Air Mansion launched Will Smith's acting career.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This book written by Alice Walker in 1982 won a Pulitzer in 1983 and was made into a film adaptation in 1985 and then remade in 2023
The Color Purple
An active community of supporters that raises funds for books, movies, music, events and technology.
Who are the friends of the library?
This nation in east Africa has the most Olympic Gold medals out of any African nation.
What is Kenya?
This Marvel Superhero made his comic book debut in 1966 and a film adaptation was released in 2018 staring Chadwick Boseman. He is the cat-akin leader tasked with protecting Wakanda.
Who is Black Panther?
Known for her science fiction works, this author has written Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Parable of the Talents
Who is Octavia Butler?
The number of libraries in the county?
41
This wild animal migration, often called "The Great Migration" happens each year between Tanzania and Kenya
What are wildebeast?
What is Lemonade?
Originally a play, this Lorraine Hansberry drama tells the story of a Black family on the southside Chicago as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the family's patriarch.
Hint: The title comes from Langston Hughes' "A dream deffered" poem
A Raisin in the Sun
This library is situated furthest west in Hennepin County.
What is St. Bonifacius?
These two ethnic groups make up more than half of Ethiopia's population
Who are the Oromo and Amhara?
This American television producer is the creative mind behind hit ABC dramas such as Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
The first Black Author to win a Pulitzer
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
Hennepin County's Core Values
What are People first, Stewardship, Integrity, Equity, and Innovation
This East African nation has been gripped by a civil conflict since April 2023, displacing millions and causing an ongoing humanitarian crisis
This American actress is the first and only Black woman to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards.