Black History Month
He led the Civil Rights Movement and is famous for his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
In the film, groups of performers join these “families,” such as the House of LaBeija or House of Ninja.
What are houses?
She became the first Black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster’s Ball
Who is Halle Berry?
This 1939 film features Dorothy, Toto, and a yellow brick road.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
This bubbly drink is often called “the champagne of sodas” and is famous for its lemon‑lime flavor.
What is Sprite?
She refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This legendary ballroom star, known for her elegance and performances, is often remembered as one of the film’s standout voices.
Who is Pepper LaBeija?
This athlete became the first Black golfer to win The Masters in 1997.
Who is Tiger Woods?
This classic 1954 monster movie introduced the world to a giant creature rising from Tokyo Bay.
What is Godzilla?
This classic cocktail includes whiskey, sugar, bitters, and an orange peel garnish.
What is an Old Fashioned?
This inventor improved the traffic light and the gas mask.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
This fast, expressive dance style featured in the film later influenced mainstream pop music and fashion.
What is voguing?
She became the first African American woman in space in 1992.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
This pioneering 1960s sci-fi series introduced characters like Captain Kirk, Spock, and Uhura.
What is Star Trek?
This rich Italian dessert is made of layered coffee‑soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.
What is tiramisu?
He broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
In the documentary, contestants compete to look as convincing as possible in different categories, a concept known as this.
What is realness?
This Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1967, was the first African American to serve on the Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This show about a blended family begins with the iconic line, “Here’s the story of a lovely lady…”
What is The Brady Bunch?
This Southern U.S. dish, often served for breakfast, combines ground corn cooked slowly with butter, cheese, or shrimp.
What are grits?
Known as the “Queen of Soul,” she sang hits like Respect.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This is the term for "stealing."
What is Mopping?
In 1968, she became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This sitcom featured Will & Grace living in New York—along with their chaotic best friends Jack and Karen.
What is Will & Grace?
This traditional French soup is made from puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, and cream, and is famously served cold.
What is vichyssoise?