BHM Fun Facts
Culinary Fun Facts
Historically Black College or University- HBCU
Inventions and Art
100
Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Panama, and Brazil all share this in common.
What other countries celebrate Black History Month?
100
This restaurant has remained a destination in D.C., still hosting locals, tourists, late-night revelers and more than a few lawmakers. Its famous mural makes frequent cameos on Instagram. Its owners have launched a charitable foundation, collected awards, and expanded the operation from one location to eight.
What is Ben's Chili Bowl?
100
In 2025, this person donated over $600 million dollars to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This person gave $80 million to Howard University, $63 million to Morgan State University, $50 million to Virginia State University, and $42 million to Alcorn State University.
Who is Mackenzie Scott (Bezos)?
Fun Fact: Toni Morrison was her mentor and her Creative Writing professor at Princeton University.
100
This person's invention is credited with helping preserve perishable goods and supports the modern food industry.
A. Maya Angelou
B. Hattie McDaniels
C. Frederick Mckinley
Who is Frederick Mckinley?
200
In Brazil, there is a special celebration dedicated to honoring Black History Month, which takes place on November 20.
What is "Dia da Consciência Negra" (Black Awareness Day)?
200
According to Food and Wine Magazine, a Walmart representative said when this famous singer's pies first came out, they sold out in the first 3 days, selling one pie every second during that time frame. This, according to the magazine, breaks down to roughly $1 million in pie sales.
Who is Pattie Labelle?
200
This HBCU has the graduated the highest number of Black students with PhDs.
A. Clark Atlanta University
B. Texas Southern University
C. Howard University
What is Howard University?
200
This person's invention inspired modern security systems used in homes today.
A. Spike Lee
B. Eula Mae White
C. Marie Van Brittan
Who is Marie Van Brittan?
300
Canada and Germany celebrate Black History Month in which month?
What is February?
300
This Food Network star won over audiences when she competed on Bravo's “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” and shared her philosophy to always cook with love.
Who is Chef Carla Hall?
300
This HBCU is in Atlanta and is the oldest historically Black college for women?
A. Prairie View A&M
B. Ohio State University
C. Spelman College
What is Spelman College?
300
In 2017, this Nigerian American portrait painter made history when he became the first Black artist to paint an official presidential portrait.
Who is Kehinde Wiley?
400
Black History Month was founded by one of the men below:
A. Snoop Dogg
B. Colin Powell
C. Dr. Carter G. Woodson
D. James Baldwin
Who is Dr. Carter G. Woodson?
400
Many of the fruits, vegetables, and legumes we now take for granted came to the United States from Africa through the Atlantic slave trade. There are 5 African foods that are commonly considered to be American.
Hint: an ingredient in gumbo and a dish of this on New Year's Day will bring you financial prosperity in the new year ahead
What are black-eyed peas, okra, watermelon, kola nuts, and coffee?
400
This HBCU's debate team has won numerous national championships and even defeated teams from Harvard and Yale.
Hint: It is located in Houston, Texas and is one of the largest HBCU campuses in the country.
What is Texas Southern University?
400
This person invented on of the first wireless TV remote control systems in 1982 and named it 'Space Command'. Also, they held over 25 patents.
A. Oprah Winfrey
B. Michael Jordan
C. Otis Boykin
Who is Otis Boykin?
500
This month includes the birthdays of two great Americans, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
What is February?
500
This dish is a staple in African American cooking.
A. Collard Greens
B. Squash
C. Spaghetti
What are Collard Greens?
500
Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Spike Lee have this in common.
Who are all HBCU alumni?
500
This museum opened in September 2016. It is a part of the Smithsonian and has over 37,000 artifacts.
What is the National Museum of African American Museum of History and Culture?
