Black History 101
This woman refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking a boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
He improved the light bulb by creating a longer-lasting filament.
Who is Lewis Latimer?
She became the youngest artist to win Album of the Year at the Grammys in 2024.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
The first HBCU, founded in 1837 in Pennsylvania.
What is Cheyney University?
If someone’s food at the cookout is bad, what’s the polite way to decline a plate?
What is “I already ate” or “I’m watching my diet”?
This speech, delivered in 1963, is one of the most famous in history.
I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.?
This woman created a system of home security using cameras and a two-way microphone.
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown?
This 1990s sitcom followed a group of friends at a fictional HBCU called Hillman College
What is A Different World?
The Divine Nine refers to these types of organizations found at HBCUs.
What are Black Greek-letter organizations?
If Frankie Beverly & Maze’s Before I Let Go starts playing, what is everyone expected to do?
What is dance or do the electric slide?
The first African American Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1967.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
The Super Soaker, a popular water gun, was invented by this Black scientist.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
"You name it!"—This viral Thanksgiving remix originated from a sermon by this gospel singer
Who is Shirley Caesar?
Beyoncé paid tribute to HBCU culture in this legendary Coachella performance.
What is Beychella?
The first rule of bringing a plus-one to the cookout.
What is "Make sure they know how to act"?
This Black nationalist leader advocated for Black empowerment and founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)
Who is Marcus Garvey?
He developed the traffic light system with three signals.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
The first Black superhero lead in a major Marvel film.
Who is Black Panther? or Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This HBCU produced the most Black doctors and STEM professionals.
What is Howard University? or What is Xavier University of Louisiana?
This dish determines whether someone is really invited to the cookout based on how well they make it.
What is macaroni and cheese or potato salad?
This event, known as "Black Wall Street," was destroyed during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
What is Greenwood?
This Black chemist revolutionized cosmetics with her invention of the modern hair straightening formula.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This hip-hop mogul is the first rapper to become a billionaire.
Who is Jay-Z?
Homecoming at this HBCU is often referred to as the "Greatest Homecoming on Earth" (GHOE)
What is North Carolina A&T State University?
If your auntie asks you to “pass her purse,” what’s most likely inside?
What is peppermint, lotion, or a little extra cash?