Black Facts
The anti-miscegenation law, first enacted in Maryland in order to prevent this union between black and white people
What is interracial marriage?
This Mexican-born Kenyan actress has been seen in groundbreaking movies like 12 Years A Slave, Black Panther, and most recently, appeared in Jordan Peele’s Us as the lead actress
Who is Lupita Nyong'o?
This side dish appeals to everyone with its simple combination of pasta and a certain dairy product
What is mac and cheese?
Lizzo rose to fame with this hit song, making everyone want to take DNA tests.
What is Truth Hurts?
This Disney Channel show starring Symoné aired in 2003 and followed a psychic navigating her teenage year
What is That's So Raven?
Due to this musician’s record sales in the 50s, Capitol Records’ headquarters were named after him
Who is Nat King Cole?
In Blackish, this actress and daughter of iconic singer plays Rainbow Johnson, an anesthesiologist and mother of 5 children
Who is Traci Ellis Ross?
This golden, homemade, skillet-bound food can be eaten with almost anything thanks to its slightly sweet taste
What is cornbread?
The critically acclaimed winner of the Pulitzer prize has given us albums like To Pimp A Butterfly and songs like D.N.A
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
“In West Philadelphia born and raised…” is a popular line from the theme song of this popular 90s sitcom starring Will Smith
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This Texas native was the first black woman to be a pilot in World War 1
Who is Bessie Coleman?
This academy nominated actress was the first black woman to star as the lead on a network drama since 1974 with her hit show Scandal.
Who is Kerry Washington?
This dessert is made with a starch that can be made to be savory or sweet. Its engulfed in crust and typically eaten with whipped cream on top. It is mostly consumed around Thanksgiving as it is a black staple of the holiday.
What is sweet potato pie?
One of the most significant rappers of all time, this man, who was famously assassinated, has notable songs like Brenda’s Got A Baby and albums like All Eyez on Me
Who is Tupac Shakur?
Doctor and lawyer Cliff and Claire were the heads of household for the Huxtables in this sitcom that transcended racial and economic stereotypes
What is The Cosby Show?
Invented 1892, Sarah Boone expanded upon this already existing product, leading her to become one of the first black woman to receive a patent in the U.S.
What is the improved ironing board?
With a Tony and Grammy under her belt, this actress was nominated for two Oscars this year for her lead role in Harriet
Who is Cynthia Erivo?
This treat, compared to the likes of pie and crumbles, is filled with a fruit that is available in the summer.
What is peach cobbler?
TLC, a very successful 90s girl group became popular with songs like Waterfalls and this song.
What is No Scrubs?
The Netflix sitcom premiering in 2017 chronicles the lives of black college students facing adversity at an Ivy League institution
What is Dear White People?
Frederick McKinley Jones received a patent in this year for the invention of refrigerated trucks
1940
This Hollywood legend appearing in films like The Help and Roots has established herself throughout her seven-decade career, best known for her pioneering portrayal of strong African-American women
Who is Cicely Tyson?
Named for their color, these bitter leaves must be cooked for hours before consumption are typically eaten with cornbread
What are (collard) greens?
“I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day/ When it’s cold outside I’ve got the month of May” are the first lyrics of this famous song by The Temptations
What is My Girl?
This sitcom starring Queen Latifah followed a group of friends navigating life in New York City. Sound familiar? The show "Friends" was a direct ripoff of this show.
What is Living Single?