Life of MLK
Black History 101
Black Cinema & TV
Black Culture & Traditions
Cookout Code Violations
100

This city was where Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised.

What is Atlanta, Georgia?

100

This groundbreaking case led to the desegregation of public schools in the U.S.

What is Brown v. Board of Education?

100

"You gonna learn today!" is a famous line from this comedian’s stand-up special.

Who is Kevin Hart?

100

Before leaving your home to attend a get-together you've been invited to, you may ask this question.

What is "Who all over there?"

100

If someone shows up to the cookout with raisins in the potato salad, what should you do?

What is "Politely escort them off the premises"?

200

MLK gave his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during this event.

What is the March on Washington?

200

She refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, sparking a major boycott.

Who is Rosa Parks?

200

This movie taught us the importance of Wakanda forever.

What is Black Panther?

200

If someone says they put their foot in the food, it means this.

What is the food tastes amazing?

200

If your auntie asks, "Who made the mac and cheese?" before eating, what’s she really asking?

What is "Is it safe to eat, or did someone try something 'different' this year?"

300

MLK was awarded this prestigious prize for his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement.

What is the Nobel Peace Prize?

300

This historically Black college was the first established in the U.S.

What is Cheyney University?

300

"Martin" featured this hilarious fictional restaurant where Cole worked.

What is Nipsey’s?

300

This dish, often served on New Year's Day, symbolizes good luck.

What is black-eyed peas?

300

Someone starts playing Frankie Beverly & Maze's Before I Let Go. What is everyone obligated to do?

What is "Drop everything and two-step immediately"?

400

Martin Luther King Jr. was a co-founder of this influential civil rights organization.

What is the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?

400

He broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

Who is Jackie Robinson?

400

This sitcom was set in a fictional college inspired by HBCUs.

What is A Different World?

400

This holiday celebrates African heritage and culture for seven days.

What is Kwanzaa?

400

If a plate is wrapped in foil and tucked under the table before anyone eats, what just happened?

What is "Somebody made a 'to-go' plate before the food even got blessed"?

500

This powerful letter, written from jail, responded to criticisms of nonviolent protest.

What is the "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?

500

The Harlem Renaissance was centered around this cultural hub.

What is Harlem, New York?

500

In this film, Denzel Washington plays a wrongly imprisoned boxer.

What is The Hurricane?

500

In the Black community, this phrase means someone is acting out of character or being ridiculous.

What is "Cutting up"?

500

If someone angrily says, "Wait right here, I got something for you," what’s your next move?

What is "Politely decline, back away slowly, and remember you left something in the car"?