Do the "Write" Thing: Black Literature & Art
This 2017 psychological horror/social thriller film won best original screenplay at the Oscars.
What is Get Out.
This Hawaiian Native became the first Black president of the United States of America
Who is Barack Obama
After being forcibly removed from a Nova Scotia movie theatre in 1946 for sitting in the “whites-only” section, this civil rights pioneer is now featured on Canada’s $10 bill.
Who is Viola Desmond?
This Black actor slapped a comedian on stage during the Oscars. (Bonus points if you can name who was slapped)
Who is Will Smith & Who is Chris Rock
In his 1983 single, Michael Jackson lets the audience know that _____ _____ is not his lover.
Billie Jean
This singer and civil rights activist Knows Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Who is Maya Angelou
This trailblazing tennis star was the first Black Woman to achieve the world No. 1 ranking
Who is Venus Williams
In 1918, this Canadian medical school formally adopted a policy banning Black students from admission, a clause that remained in place until 1965.
What is Queen’s University (Faculty of Medicine)?
A Canadian rapper starred on this teen drama show before reaching mainstream success.
What is Degrassi.
Jackie Robinson played for this Canadian team before breaking the MLB color barrier.
What is the Montreal Royals?
In 2016, Azealia Banks had Twitter beef with this former Disney star.
Who is Skai Jackson/
This Afro-Portuguese explorer is believed to be the first Black person to set foot on Canadian soil
In the 1960s, the City of Halifax demolished this historic Black Nova Scotian community and relocated its residents, later using the land as a dump site.
What is Africville?