Food
This flatbread is popular across East Africa, especially in Kenya and Tanzania
What is Chapati?
This Nigerian singer made Afrobeats globally popular with hits like Last Last.
Who is Burna Boy?
Name of the iconic Disney Princess, who also so happens to be the only Black Princess in the Disney franchise
Who is Tiana?
A genre of music and dance born in the Dominican Republic, now popular worldwide.
What is Bachata?
Marcus Garvey, a leader of Pan-Africanism, was originally from this Caribbean country.
What is Jamaica?
Deep fried fritters from New Orleans made with cooked rice and often served with powdered sugar(hint: not a beignet)
What are Calas?
The Caribbean-born actress who starred as Nakia in Black Panther. She also happens to speak Spanish fluently.
Who is Lupita Nyong’o?
This Haitian name is of French origin and widely used.
What is Jean-Baptiste?
South Africa’s house-inspired genre known for its hypnotic beats.
What is Amapiano?
This Haitian leader helped lead the only successful slave revolt, founding Haiti in 1804.
Who is Toussaint Louverture?
A spicy pepper sauce originating from Ghana, often served with grilled meat or fish.
What is Shito?
The year Beyonce became the first African American Women to headline Coachella often referred to as Beychella.
What is 2018?
African-American surname shared by civil rights leaders, musicians, and athletes, including Angela ___.
What is Davis?
This New Orleans tradition features brass bands, parades, and colorful costumes before Lent.
What is Mardi Gras?
The Ashanti Kingdom, known for gold and kente cloth, was based in this modern-day country.
What is Ghana?
A New Orleans dish blending African, French, and Spanish influences, often made with seafood and rice.
What is Jambalaya?
A large-scale altercation took place at the riverfront dock in downtown Montgomery, Alabama.
What is the Montgomery Brawl?
A common Yoruba name in Nigeria meaning “Joy has arrived.”
What is Ayọ (Ayo)?
This genre, born in Jamaica, influenced ska, reggae, and hip-hop.
What is Mento?
This African American woman refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.(hint: its not Rosa Parks)
Who is Claudette Covin?
Grain used in Haiti translating to millet or sorghum, often used in porridges, soups, and other dishes.
What is pitimi?
This African American singer is known as the "Queen of Soul."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
A famous Senegalese surname belonging to musician Youssou ___.
What is N’Dour?
Dance of the Akan people of Ghana, an expressive dance performed at significant events to convey stories and emotions.
What is Adowa?
This African American woman was a mathematician at NASA whose calculations helped send astronauts to space.
Who is Katherine Johnson?