Valentine's Gifts
Love Songs
Songs by Black Artists
Valentine's Day
Black History
100

This sweet treat, often presented in a heart-shaped box, is the most popular Valentine’s Day gift.

What is chocolate?


100

Whitney Houston's hit song from 1992, originally sung by Dolly Parton, declares "I will always"

What is "love you"?

100

This 1983 Michael Jackson hit introduced the world to the moonwalk.

What is "Billie Jean"?


100

Valentine's Day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs, with the most famous one being executed by Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century. What was his name?

Who is Saint Valentine?

100

This civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

200

This luxurious Valentine's gift, made from fermented grapes, is often paired with chocolates or a romantic dinner.

What is wine?

200

In 1961, Elvis Presley sang about not being able to help doing this.

What is "falling in love with you"?

200

This song by Prince, released in 1984, shares its name with a famous color.

What is "Purple Rain"?

200

This Shakespearean play features a famous romantic couple whose love story is tragically doomed, making it a popular tale around Valentine's Day.

What is Romeo and Juliet?


200

This African American woman refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, sparking the Civil Rights Movement.

Who is Rosa Parks?

300

This sparkling gemstone, often set in rings, is a popular Valentine’s Day gift for proposals.

What is a diamond?


300

In this 1984 hit, Tina Turner questions the significance of romance by asking, "What's Love" got to do with it?

What is "What's Love Got to Do with It"?

300

In this 1971 hit, Marvin Gaye asked a three-word question about the world’s troubles.

What is "What's Going On"?

300

This Roman god of love is often depicted with a bow and arrow on Valentine's Day.

Who is Cupid?

300

This abolitionist and former slave became a prominent writer, speaker, and leader in the fight for emancipation, known for his autobiography and speeches.

Who is Frederick Douglass?

400

Named after a Greek god, this luxurious type of chocolate, known for its creamy texture and gold packaging, is often given as a Valentine’s gift.

What is Godiva?

400

This Etta James classic, often played at weddings, begins with the lyrics "At last, my love has come along.

What is "At Last"?

400

Beyoncé told us in 2008 that if we "liked it," we "should have put" this on it.

What is "a ring"?

400

In 1913, this U.S. company began mass-producing Valentine's Day cards, leading to a boom in the commercial sale of such cards.

What is Hallmark?


400

This jazz trumpeter, known for songs like What a Wonderful World and Stardust, was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

Who is Louis Armstrong?

500

This 18th-century love tradition, originally handmade and decorated with lace and ribbons, has evolved into one of the most exchanged gifts on Valentine’s Day.

What is a Valentine’s Day card?

500

In this 1975 Queen song, Freddie Mercury pleads, "Ooh, each morning I get up I die a little, can barely stand on my feet."

What is "Somebody to Love"?


500

This 1989 hit by Public Enemy, often hailed as one of the greatest rap songs of all time, is known for its politically charged message of empowerment.

What is "Fight the Power"?


500

This iconic Valentine's Day candy, originally invented in the 1860s, became famous for its small, heart-shaped tablets with short messages.

What are conversation hearts?

500

This 44th President of the United States made history as the first African American to hold the office.

Who is Barack Obama?

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