Black History 101
Founded in 1867, this HBCU in Washington, D.C. is known as “The Mecca” for its major influence on Black intellectual and political life.
What is Howard University?
This is A’Marie’s favored dish, which typically includes shrimp, corn, and boiled eggs.
What is a seafood boil?
This historically Black university, located in Tallahassee, Florida, was founded in 1887 and is recognized for its longstanding academic and cultural contributions.
What is Florida A&M University?
This round fruit is often peeled or juiced and is a common source of vitamin C.
What is an orange?
Performed by Willow Smith, this 2010 single encourages individuality and self-expression with the lyrics "I ... back and forth".
What is ‘Whip My Hair’?
Founded in 1909, this civil rights organization is the oldest and largest in the United States, known for legal advocacy and landmark court cases.
What is the NAACP?
When visiting amusement parks, A’Marie demonstrates particular enthusiasm for these rides characterized by steep drops and rapid acceleration.
What are roller coasters?
This reptilian mascot, embodying school spirit, is the symbol of FAMU athletics and pride.
What is the Rattler?
This creamy, spreadable dairy product is made by churning milk or cream.
What is butter?
Released in 2014 by Pharrell Williams, this upbeat song encourages listeners to ‘clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth.’
What is ‘Happy’?
Founded by three Black women—Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi—this movement began in 2013 to address violence and systemic racism
What is Black Lives Matter?
This classic sitcom, featuring the lives of Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia, is one of A’Marie’s preferred television programs.
What is Golden Girls
FAMU’s renowned band, celebrated for its precision, showmanship, and halftime performances, is known by this name.
What is the Marching 100?
Keeping perishable foods in this appliance slows bacterial growth and extends freshness.
What is a refrigerator?
This 1982 Michael Jackson hit, accompanied by an iconic music video featuring zombies and elaborate choreography, remains one of the best-selling singles of all time.
What is Thriller?
She became the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court when she was sworn in during 2022.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
A’Marie frequently enjoys this type of dried marine vegetable, often incorporated into East Asian cuisine.
What is seaweed?
This annual event, celebrated with step shows, concerts, and tailgating, is one of FAMU’s longstanding traditions and draws alumni from across the nation.
What is Homecoming?
This common ingredient in bread and cakes produces carbon dioxide when it reacts with moisture and heat, causing dough or batter to rise.
What is baking soda?
This 2025 R&B ballad by Kehlani — where the singer asks an ex to ‘come pick up your clothes’ — became one of her Top‑10 hits and features strings, guitar, and smooth late‑night production.
What is “Folded”?
In 1968, she became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress — and later the first to run for a major party’s presidential nomination.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
A’Marie frequently watches this short-form content as a primary source of entertainment.
What are Instagram reels?
This newly opened 700‑bed residence hall, which began student occupancy in August 2025, is the latest addition to FAMU’s on‑campus housing.
What is Venom Landing?
This process uses bacteria or yeast to turn sugars in foods like yogurt or bread into acids or gas, giving them unique flavors and textures.
What is fermentation?
This 2013 viral novelty song by Ylvis humorously speculates on the sounds made by a certain woodland animal.
What is ‘What Does the Fox Say?’