Black History Month
Europe always takes observance of Black history month but not February. What month do they recognize this?
October
In 2008, this African-American changed the political world with his heart-warming American background story: middle class with an education servicing others.
Barack Obama
The First State
Delaware
Named after a famous child star, this drink is usually topped of with a cherry on top.
Shirley Temple
The average American eats about 8.5 pounds of this a year. Known for being in a brine and left over a period of time to ferment.
Pickles
This President in 1976 officially recognized Black History Month as an opportunity to honor the too often neglected accomplishments of black Americans.
Gerald Ford
Known for her famous Poem "I Know why the Caged Bird sings", this African-American activist went silent when she was 8 years old because she felt like her voice killed a man
Maya Angelou
The peace State
Georgia
This Austrian brand of Energy drinks have been losing popularity year by year but this energy drink has stayed afloat with constant new flavors and releasing a sugar free version.
Red Bull
Originating in Italy, this sauce known for pasta dishes is made based off crushed basil.
Pesto
The origin of Black History month started in 1915, based off this amendment that abolished slavery in the United States
13th Amendment
Originally a slave and working his way up to an educational pioneer, this scientist developed 300 products from peanuts, among them such as cheese, milk, coffee and more.
George Washington Carver
Sunflower State
Kansas
Half this and half that, this drink was named after a famous golfer.
Arnold Palmer
Part of the cashew family, this food is considered healthy for your heart and has as much protein as an egg. They get their color from containing antioxidants.
Pistachios
In 1664, this law was banned in the United States and was not overturned until 1967. Quickly that number is rising from 2 percent in 1970 to 8.4 percent as of 2010.
Interracial Marriages
This man became the first African-American billionaire when he sold his company in 2001, BET.
Robert Johnson
The Show-me State
Missouri
Owned by the Pepsi Company, this Soda is considered banned in 100 countries around Europe and Japan due to containing a flame chemical called brominated vegetable oil. Neil Armstrong became the first advocate of the soda.
Mountain Dew
Usually prepared from the legs of an animal, the preparation of this food is a long process, usually estimating about 9 months to two years. Dry completely
Prosciutto
In 1926, originally known as Negro History week, was officially created by this noted African American scholar and historian.
Carter G. Woodson
Rosa Parks was credited for first sparking the Civil Rights movement by not giving up her seat during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. But this lady 9 months prior was arrested originally for not giving up her seat on the bus to white passengers.
Claudette Colvin
The Yellowhammer State
Alabama
This fermented sweetened tea can be either black or green is popularly known for its health benefits. It can improve digestion and strengthen the immune system, but if you drink it too much it can lead to excess sugar and caloric intake.
Kombucha
Originating in Quebec, this is the Canadian slang term for "a mess". This popular food item was added by NY and NJ to late night diner and club menus as a comfort meal.
Poutine