BLACK THINGS ABOUT AMNICHE
Amniche's family hails from this Caribbean nation.
What is Trinidad & Tobago?
This nonbinary, lesbian artist's name was used as the title of this popular song released in 2024 by Jordan Adetunji.
Who is Kehlani?
This sugary drink is often stereotypically associated with Black people.
What is Kool-Aid?
Hip-hop, a now popularized music genre, originated in the 1970s in this NYC borough.
What is the Bronx?
Not macaroni and cheese, but a similar dish with a similar name.
What is macaroni pie?
This is Amniche's favorite color, which is included in the title of Alice Walker's popular 1982 novel.
What is purple?
Written in 1956 by James Baldwin, this book centers on an American man's questioning of his sexuality.
What is Giovanni's Room?
Owned by an Ethiopian family, this popular chicken sandwich restaurant has multiple locations throughout the DMV area.
What is Roaming Rooster?
Jump, under, front, back, under, under, front back...
What is step?
In the 1880s, Tobago combined with this island to form a single political entity.
What is Trinidad?
This music genre was discovered by Amniche in her sophomore year of high school, and has since risen to the top of her playlist.
What is Afrobeats?
Born in NYC to Caribbean immigrants, this activist was a self-proclaimed "Black, lesbian, feminist, socialist, mother, warrior, poet."
Who is Audre Lorde?
This popular Nigerian dish skewers grilled, spiced meat. It is often served with onions and cucumbers.
What is suya?
The bell tune of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known by this name, can sometimes be heard being played from Founders Library on Howard's campus.
What is the Black National Anthem?
After being in Black Panther, Tobagonian actor Winston Duke co-starred with Lupita Nyong'o in this horror film.
What is Us?
Amniche has a poster of this lesbian, social activist hung up in her room.
Who is Angela Davis?
This queen won the 8th season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Who is Bob the Drag Queen?
This soul food restaurant has two locations within DC, with one located on U Street.
What is Oohh's and Aahh's?
In 1968, this show gave American television its first interracial (and, perhaps even, first intergalactic?) kiss.
What is Star Trek?
Performers dressed as Moko Jumbie, a spirit from African traditions, parade during this one word, pre-Ash Wednesday season.
What is Carnival?
Amniche attended this predominantly Christian, Caribbean, private school from preschool up until 6th grade.
What is Phyl's Academy?
This country became the first Caribbean nation to overturn its anti-sodomy laws in 2016. Other nations, such as T&T (2018) and Dominica (2024) soon followed.
What is Belize?
This popular Caribbean drink is made from the flowers of the hibiscus sabdariffa flower. It is often served during the holidays.
What is sorrel?
This Indo-Caribbean music genre blends Indian folk music with soca and calypso music.
What is chutney music?
What is Swiss Family Robinson?