Legacy & Leaders
who was the first African American Supreme Court justice?
Thurgood Marshall
What is the Black National Anthem?
Lift Ev'ry Voice
What does the acronym HBCU stand for ?
*Bonus: Name three*
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
This fictional character created by Tyler Perry is known for her wigs, wisdom, and wild stories.
Madea
How many fights did Fresh Prince get into before his mom got scared?
One.
This is the year that Black History Month became a month long observance.
1976
What is the name of the influential record label founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, which played a pivotal role in the development of music?
Motown Records
How many HBCU's are in the US?
*Bonus* Name three.
107
This 2018 Marvel file became the first superhero movies nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
The Black Panther
When you wake up to your parents playing music on a Saturday morning what are you about to do?
Clean
What amendment to the constitution banned slavery?
13th amendment
Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and is known for hits like “Respect” and “Natural Woman”?
Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from this Washington, D.C., HBCU.
Howard University
This 1988 Eddie Murphy film features the fictional African nation of Zamunda.
Coming to America
If Young Metro dont trust you, what might Future do?
Who sparked the Montgomery boycott of 1955?
Rosa Parks
This artist became the first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for music in 2018.
Kendrick Lamar
Founded in 1911 at Indiana University, this historically black fraternity is known for its members being called "Nupes".
Kappa Alpha Psi
Before directing Black panther, this filmmaker directed Fruitvale Station and Creed, bringing a new cinematic voice to stories about Black Identity.
Ryan Coogler
This dance is done at every cookout/family reunion.
Electric Slide
This court case ended legal segregation in public schools.
Brown v. Board of Education
This singer's 1964 hit "A Change Is Gonna Come" became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement.
Sam Cooke
Which HBCU's marching Band performed and led the 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?
North Carolina A&T State University - Blue & Gold Marching Machine
(Fun Fact: Kiana B. played the clarinet with the band at that time! )
This director, known for blending historical and contemporary Black experiences, directed Selma and became the first black woman to direct a live-action Disney film with A Wrinkle in Time.
Ava DuVernay
What does Beyonce have always have in her bag?
Hot Sauce