HBCU
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
What was the American culture movement of the 1920's and 1930's that brought about some of the most influential African American artists, musicians, writers, and dancers?
The Harlem Renaissance
Who was the first African American president of the United States?
Barack Obama
Were most of the leaders in the Black Arts Movement men or women?
women
The Harlem Renaissance took place in the South.
False (in New York - the North)
What HBCU was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. founded on?
Howard University in Washington, DC
What was the original name of the Harlem Renaissance?
The New Negro Movement
February is dedicated as
Black History Month
What is defined as equal and fair treatment for all people?
justice
Jazz was the music that helped shape this time period of black history.
How many HBCUs' are there in Virginia?
5
What important neighborhood is located in New York in midtown Manhattan?
Harlem
Who was the well-known black rights activist that stated, "it doesn't make sense to meet violence with nonviolence."
Malcolm X
Who is the very famous female author, actress, and activist best known for her autobiographical writing, "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings?"
Maya Angelou
The three colors associated with black power is red, green, and yellow.
False (black, red, and green)
How many HBCUs' are there in the United States?
101
The Harlem Renaissance helped lay the foundation for what movement?
The Civil Rights Movement
What is the acronym for the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization? This was created just before the start of the Harlem Renaissance.
N.A.A.C.P.
What was the venue where many black artists were allowed to perform during the Harlem Renaissance?
The Cotton Club
The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in the year of 2017.
False (2016)
What was the purpose in inventing an HBCU?
to provide higher education for black people because before the Civil War, it was virtually non-existent
Which two crucial events led to the downfall of the Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Riot of 1935 and The Great Depression
In what year did African Americans receive the right to vote?
1965
What were the three main goals of the Black Power Movement?
racial pride, self-sufficiency, and equality
Is this the correct order of these movements?
BAM, Black Power, Hip-Hop
False (Black Power, BAM, Hip-Hop)