Music and Art
An American Songwriter and Musician from Minneapolis Minnesota. Famous for the song "1999"
Who is Prince?
This term emerged in the 1960s to categorize African American culinary traditions.
What is Soul Food
This American poet and Social justice activist hailing from Joplin Missouri was an integral part of the Harlem Renaissance. He is also famous for writing the poem "A Rasin in the Sun"
Langston Hughes.
Remembered for leading the civil rights movement and authoring "Letters From Birmingham Jail".
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ?
This engineer and physician was the first African American female to travel to space.
Who is Mae Carol Jemison?
A singer, songwriter and civil rights activist. Originally hailing from Memphis Tennessee. Most famous for the song "Freeway of Love"
Who is Arethra Franklin?
This American and Canadian actress married to a major athlete is an emerging celebrity chef.
Who is Ayesha Curry?
This novelist and essayist was born in Lorain Ohio. In 1993 she won the Nobel prize for literature. One of her most famous pieces of literature is taught at Hamden Hall.
Who is Toni Morrison?
This organization was formed in 1909 as a means of achieving justice and equality for African Americans. Its leaders included W.E.B Dubois and Ida B. Wells amongst others.
What is the NAACP?
Born in Mexico but of Kenyan origins is widely known for her roles in "12 Years a Slave" and "Queen of Katwe"
Who is Lupita Nyong'o?
A Singer and Actress from Newark NJ. The title of her most famous song is a major giveaway!
Who is Whitney Houston?
American Actress, Issa Rae opened one of these establishments in Inglewood California as a place of collaboration and creativity.
What is a Coffee Shop?
A singer, poet, and civil rights activist is most famously remembered for her memoir. She also spoke 6 languages.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This major civil rights leader hailing from Omaha Nebraska was inspired by his Islamic values to pursue racial equality.
Who is Malcolm X?
This American actor is known for his role in the Nickelodeon film "Good Burger". He is also a personality on SNL and hosts the special "Black Jeopardy"
Who is Kenan Thompson?
A famous vocalist and jazz pianist from Montgomery Alabama. Famous for "The Christmas Song" & "Nature Boy.
Who is Nat King Cole?
Poet and writer Maya Angelou is also remembered for her recipe for this dessert.
What is Lemon Meringue Pie?
In addition to being an author, she was also an anthropologist and filmmaker. One of her most famous novels was "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
This city is the home of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum was founded in 2016.
What is Washington D.C ?
This actress recently turned 20, starred in the ABC show"Blackish" and is also the main character of the Freeform show "Grownish"
Who is Yara Shahidi?
Hailing from Havana Cuba, this icon of Salsa and Rumba is most famous for the song "Quimbara". Her famous catchphrase is "Azucar!"
Who is Celia Cruz?
Born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweeden this judge on the Food Network show, "Chopped" was named America's most recognizable Black chef. He also owns the restaurant "Red Rooster" in Harlem NY.
Who is Marcus Samuelsson?
This writer from Ithica New York is remembered for his book which recounts the life of Malcolm X. He is also widely remembered for his novel in which he traces his lineage all the way back to the Gambia.
Who is Alex Haley?
This sociologist, historian, and activist from Massachusets also authored "The Souls of Black Folk". He was also part of the NAACP delegation that attended the first United Nations Conference in San Francisco.
Who is W. E. B. Du Bois?
The name of Spike Lee's production company which commemorates what formerly enslaved persons were promised as reparations but never received.
What is 40 acres and a mule?