Song Lyrics
"Y'all haters with that Illuminati mess/Paparazzi, catch my fly, and my cocky fresh"
What is Formation by Beyonce
The first president democratically elected to South Africa
Who is Nelson Mandela
This term is the system used by black people in the US for slang and speech patterns
What is African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
This actor starred as the lead role, Adonis Johnson, in the hit movie Creed
Who is Micheal B. Jordan
This black athlete popularized the saying, "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
Who is Muhammed Ali
"Our hearts were ringing/In the key that our souls were singing/As we danced in the night"
What is September by Earth, Wind, and Fire
This US Supreme Court case abolished segregation in schools.
What is Brown vs Board of Education
This HBCU has notable alumni such as Chadwick Boseman, Thurgood Marshall, and Taraji P. Henson
What is Howard University
This famous poet wrote "I Too, (Am America)"
Who is Langston Hughes
Steph Curry's jersey number
What is 30
"Second verse is dedicated to the men/More concerned with rims and his Tims than his women"
What is That Thing (Doo Wop) by Lauryn Hill
This time period in New York is seen as the golden age of African American music and art
Harlem Renaissance
The time period of celebration for Kwanzaa
What is Dec. 26th - Jan. 1st (will accept any date during this time)
First black person to achieve an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony)?
Who is Whoopi Goldberg
This female tennis player recently won the 2023 US Open
Who is Coco Gauff
"Sunny days, everybody loves them/ Tell me, baby…"
What is Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition
Barack Obama served as a Senator in this state before becoming President
What is Illinois
This black-owned luxury brand is owned by someone with the last name “Clemens".
What is Telfar
This neo-expressionist artist is known for his crown motif featured in many of his works
Who is Jean-Michel Basquiat
First black NFL coach to lead their team to the Super Bowl
Lovie Smith
"We like to party/We don't cause trouble, we don't bother nobody/We're, just some men that's on the mic/And when we rock upon the mic we rock the mic right" (Original Song)
What is La Di Da Di by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick
First black person to win a Nobel Peace Prize
Who is Ralph Bunche
This country has the highest African diaspora population, outside of Africa
What is Brazil
First black woman to win an Oscar
Who is Hattie McDaniel
Name one of the two track and field athletes that gave a black power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium
Who are Tommie Smith and John Carlos