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Founded in 1975, this society worked to “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community."
What is NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers)?
This iconic basketball brand paved the way for sneaker culture.
What are Air Jordans?
This Cornell Alumna and acclaimed novelist published her first novel, The Bluest Eye, in 1970.
Who is Toni Morrison?
Boooooyyyy eyyyy eyyy eyyyy this Houston singer is a 32-time Grammy winner.
Who is Beyoncé?
This beauty brand was launched in 2017 by Rihanna.
What is Fenty?
It all started with Trayvon. This group began within our lifetime and they seek to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people.
What is BLM (Black Lives Matter)?
Using state-of-the-art materials like Dri-FIT, Tech Fleece, and Therma-FIT, this simple casual wear sweat-set has the 21st century in a chokehold.
What is a Nike Tech?
Founder of Tuskegee University, this educator wanted to uplift the Black race through education on practical skills.
Who is Booker T Washington?
The phrase “Bye Felicia!” came from this 1995 Black classic.
What is "Friday"?
Previously known as MeechOnMars from Vine, Demetrius Harmon created this apparel line to reduce this stigma surrounding Black mental health.
What is You Matter?
When they weren’t patrolling the streets, this group provided a free breakfast program to children in urban cities.
What is the Black Panther Party?
Symbolizing more than just attire, this iconic cloth from Bonwire, Ghana was once reserved for royalty among the Ewe and Akan and has now been embraced by the African diaspora worldwide, representing a connection to African heritage and a form of cultural expression.
What is Kente?
PB & J would be a lot less interesting without the revolutionary agricultural practices and research of this famous inventor, scientist, and member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Lucious! This fictional music producer and mother, left no crumbs when she was building her Empire.
Who is Cookie Lyon?
For 300 points, this Black-owned brand, founded by Telfar Clemens, gained widespread recognition for its signature "Shopping Bag," which became known as the "Bushwick Birkin."
What is Telfar?
They could do anything, but they could not retaliate.
What is SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee)?
This hair style sported by Michael Jackson, Ice Cube, and Rick James was extremely popular in the 80s and 90s.
What are Jheri Curls?
A member by way of the Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., this author of the Harlem Renaissance published Their Eyes Were Watching God in 1937.
Who is Zora Neal Hurston?
HBCU anthem turned iconic moment of the 2024 Superbowl, this 2009 song by Fast Life Yungstaz is always sure to turn up any college party with a dance to match.
What is Swag Surfin'?
Founded in 2013, this luxury street wear brand had heavy influence from the late Virgil Abloh, Kanye West and Gucci’s Michele Alessandro.
What is Fear of God?
This American philanthropic organization has raised over $5 billion to send Black students to and through college since their inception in 1944.
What is UNCF?
This famous black fashion designer from Harlem mixed and remade designer clothes in the 80s, greatly influencing Hip-Hop Style. Nowadays his name is slang for ‘someone fly’.
Who is Dapper Dan?
This influential African American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance is known for his works such as "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "Harlem (Dream Deferred)."
Who is Langston Huges?
This is the name of the otherworld Black people go to when their bodies are taken over in Jordan Peele’s "Get Out".
What is the Sunken Place?
This Brooklyn born CEO, designer, and founder made an impressive leap into the fashion empire territory after launching his eponymous handbag line in 2015.
Who is Brandon Blackwood?