Black History
This civil-rights leader gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This legendary HBCU in Washington, D.C. is nicknamed “The Mecca.”
What is Howard University?
This reality dating show returned for Season 8 in June 2026, with contestants looking for love in Fiji.
What is Love Island USA?
This artist is known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” and released hits including “Love Like This.”
Who is Mary J. Blige?
Issa Rae created and starred in this HBO series about friendship, dating and life in Los Angeles.
What is Insecure?
Before becoming the first Black president of the United States, this Chicago politician worked as a community organizer.
Who is Barack Obama?
At many HBCUs, this event brings together alumni, students, bands, Greek organizations, tailgates and football.
What is Homecoming?
This reality franchise follows the lives, relationships and drama of wealthy women in different cities.
What is The Real Housewives?
What artist has the most Grammys of all time?
Who is Beyoncé
This 2018 Marvel movie starring Chadwick Boseman was set in the fictional African nation of Wakanda.
What is Black Panther?
This woman refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, helping spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Which institution did Alice Walker, known for The Color Purple, attend?
What is Spelman College?
This song is widely known as the Black National Anthem.
What is Lift Every Voice?
Known as the “King of Pop,” this legendary entertainer released the best-selling album Thriller and became famous for his signature moonwalk.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This director made Get Out, Us and Nope.
Who is Jordan Peele?
Founded in 1909, this organization became one of the most influential civil-rights organizations in American history.
What is the NAACP?
This HBCU was the first university in the United States to offer a four-year medical program specifically for African Americans.
What is Meharry Medical College?
Which city is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of hip hop?
What is The Bronx?
This musician created an album and a movie of the same name in 1984
Who is Prince
The movie with Disney's first Black Princess.
This abolitionist and writer escaped slavery and became the most photographed person of the 19th century.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
List all of the HBCUs in the AUC (bonus points if in founding order)
Clark Atlanta University (1865): Started as Atlanta University; merged with Clark College (1869) in 1988.
Morehouse College (1867)
Spelman College (1881)
Morris Brown College (1881)
Interdenominational Theological Center (1958)
Morehouse School of Medicine (1975)
Cardi B roes to fame after starring in what reality TV show on VH1.
What is Love and Hip Hop?
In 1987, this legendary singer became the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This actress played Whitley Gilbert on A Different World and later became known for roles in Living Single and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Who is Jasmine Guy?