Thanksgiving
This parade, first held in 1924, features giant balloons and ends with Santa Claus’ arrival.
The macy's thanksgiving parade
This first book of the Bible begins with the words “In the beginning.”
What is Genesis?
This trailblazing singer became the first Black woman to headline Coachella, later releasing the performance as Homecoming.
Who is Beyonce
Founded in 1867 as the Howard School, this North Carolina HBCU later became part of the UNC system and is known for its pride.
What is Fayetteville state
This 1990s sitcom starred a wisecracking radio DJ in Detroit.
What is martin
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln scheduled Thanksgiving during this war, using it as a way to boost national morale.
What is the civil war
He built an ark to survive a great flood.
This director made history with the 2017 horror hit Get Out, blending satire and social commentary.
Who is Jordan Peele.
Founded in 1891, is the largest HBCU in the nation.
NC A&T
This ’90s sitcom followed four friends navigating life and love in New York City, featuring characters like Synclaire and Dwayne.
What is living single.
Many families break this small object hidden inside the turkey to see who gets the bigger piece—and a wish.
What is the wishbone
This king of Israel defeated Goliath and later wrote many of the Psalms.
Who is David?
He starred as King T’Challa in Black Panther and was praised for roles in 42 and Marshall.
Who is Chadwick Boseman
This HBCU was established in 1892 by Dr. Simon Green Atkins,
WSSU
This sitcom, which debuted in 1974, starred Isabel Sanford as the feisty wife in the first primetime TV show centered on a Black family.
What is "the jeffersons"
This U.S. President officially set Thanksgiving to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.
Who is franklin d roosevelt.
This prophet was swallowed by a “great fish” after running from God’s command.
Who is Jonah
She made history as the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama for her role in How to Get Away With Murder.
Who is Viola Davis
Before receiving its now-famous name, this college began as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, founded by two New England teachers whose work was funded by this prominent Baptist missionary society.
What is Spelman College
This 1970s sitcom followed a widowed mother raising her son and grandmother, featuring the catchphrase, “What you talkin’ ’bout, Willis?”
What is Diff'rnt Strokes
Clue: This traditional Thanksgiving side dish was originally made with molasses or maple syrup before sugar became widely available in the colonies.
what is pumpkin pie
Jesus turned this into wine at a wedding in the town of Cana.
Water
This legendary talk-show host and media mogul created a book club that could turn any novel into an instant bestseller.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
Originally co-educational, Bennett College became a women’s college in 1926 under this influential president whose leadership helped transform Bennett into a leading institution for Black women.
Who is Dr. David Dallas Jones?
This sitcom, which aired from 1977 to 1981, starred Jimmie Walker and became famous for the catchphrase, “Dyn-o-mite!”
What is good times.