LINKS Herstory
These ladies were the founders of The Links Incorporated.
Who were Margaret Roselle Hawkins
and Sarah Strickland Scott?
Motivated by a solar eclipse, this slave born preacher led fellow slaves in an insurrection against white plantation owners on August 21, 1831.
Who is Nat Turner?
A Chicago apartment in Cabrini-Green projects was the setting for this 70's black sitcom, featuring the art work of Ernie Barnes.
What is Good Times?
This historically black university sits on the highest of seven hills. Their mascot is known to strike, strike, and strike again, especially on the field with the Marching 100.
What is Florida A&M University?
I am Black everyday, but for this particular month, I'm Blackity Black Black!
What is February?
This is the date and city where The Links Incorporated was founded.
November 9, 1946; Philadelphia, PA.
Born in Omaha Nebraska, and known as "Detroit Red", this converted brother of the Nation of Islam motivated many in the early 1960's with his street corner sermons, and pro black views.
Who is Malcolm X?
This sitcom about a black business owner moving to a Mahahttan high-rise, actually got it's start on "All in the Family" as the black neighbors of the Bunkers.
What is The Jeffersons?
Founded by an educated woman born in South Carolina, this historically black university is United Methodist supported, and home of The PRIDE. Go Wildcats!
What is Bethune Cookman University?
You get an automatic backhand or whooping if you do this to your mother.
What is talk back, say something slick etc.?
She is the current national president of The Links Incorporated.
Who is Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard?
Born Isabella Baumfree, she delivered a speech entitled "Ain't I A Woman?" She later settled in Battle Creek, Michigan until her death.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
This movie made this quote a black cult classic:
"It's gone rain on yo' head."
What is The Color Purple?
Astronaut Ronald McNair and Rainbow Coalition founder Jesse Jackson are proud alumni.
What is North Carolina A&T University?
The response you get when you ask to go to McDonald's.
What is "Do you have McDonald's money?"
This is the tagline for The Links Incorporated.
What is "Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service"?
Called Minty by her loved ones, she led over 300 trips to Canada on the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This movie was set in a parachute factory in North Carolina, featuring Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge. It was based on a famous French opera by Bizet.
What is Carmen Jones?
Founded in 1896, this historically black university is the home to Congressman James Clyburn, football Hall of Fame honoree Harry Carson, and the Marching 101 Band.
What is South Carolina State University?
The instructions you receive before going into the store with your mother or grandmother.
What is "Don't touch nothing, Don't ask me for nothing, stay with me, don't go wandering off.. etc.."
She is the writer of The Links Incorporated national song.
Who is Marietta Cephus?
This woman was the first black investigative reporter, setting the stage for the journalists like Oprah Winfrey, Raheema Ellis, and Gayle King.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
This television show was the first to feature an upper middle class black family where the parents were HBCU graduates, employed as a doctor and a lawyer, living in a Brooklyn brownstone.
What is The Cosby Show?
The oldest historically black university in the United States.
What is Cheyney University?
The place where you can go to converse about all of these categories featured in this game, and also get your hair done, or your line "taped up".
What is the beauty salon/barber shop?