Black Authors
This Harlem Renaissance Author wrote the poem titled “Dream Deferred”. The popular DMV chain restaurants “Busboys & Poets” were named in his honor.
Who is Langston Hughes
George Washington Carver discovered over 300 uses for peanuts, including popularizing one of America’s favorite sandwich spreads. Name the product that he made famous.
What Is Peanut Butter
What city is the great Duke Ellington from?
What is Washington, DC
In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed and issued a document which stated “that all persons held as slaves within rebellious states are, and henceforward shall be free.” What is the name of that momentous decree?
What is the Emancipation Proclamation
What do Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell & Buck Leonard & Jackie Robinson all have in common?
They all played for the Negro Leagues before major league baseball in the US became integrated
This southern breakfast favorite is made from corn meal and is served hot topped with salt and pepper or sugar
What is grits
Released in 2017, this best-selling YA novel told the story of a young lady who witnessed her friend get killed by police. A movie of the same title premiered in November of 2018.
What is "The Hate You Give"
This man invented the traffic signal
Who is Garrett Morgan
What is the name of the record that won recording artist Bruno Mars a 2018 Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
What is 24K Magic
This is the popular name of a group of African-American military fighter and bomber pilots who fought in World War II. They were the first African-American military aviators in the US Armed Forces.
Who are The Tuskegee Airmen
This charismatic heavyweight boxer, who won 3 heavyweight titles, refused to fight in Vietnam and was often heard saying “I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”
Who is Muhammad Ali
First a movie then a television series that starred Nicole Ari Parker, Malinda Williams, Vanessa Williams, Boris Kodjoe.
What is Soul Food
This young man is a graduate of Howard University, his book made the New York Times Bestseller List in 2015. His book was meant to be a letter to his son.
Who Is Tanehisi Coates
Name this black woman who was the first to invent & patent the hot comb and also developed hair products for African American Woman
Who Is Madame CJ Walker
This album currently is and has remained the best selling album of all time since its release in 1982. The album stayed #1 on the pop charts for 37 weeks. It contains two number 1 songs and 7 top ten songs. This album has sold over 66 million copies worldwide.
Name the album and the artist.
What is “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
After on-going pressure, marches & demonstrations from Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Rights Groups - President Lyndon B. Johnson finally signed & enacted this legislation in 1965
What is The Voting Rights Act of 1965
In the 2016 ESPY award show these 4 NBA athletes all stood on the stage together and gave a speech on Race and Violence in America. They are also referred to as team Banana Boat
Who is Lebron James,Carmelo Anthony,Chris Paul, and Dwayne Wade
The Meat chitterlings come from which part of the pigs body.
What is Pig Intestines
This young author grew up in Southeast DC and Maryland. He is the award-winning author of the following books: "Boy in the Black Suit", " "Long Way Down" and "Miles Morales: Spider Man"
Who is Jason Reynolds
This device cools us off in the summer time and was invented by Frederick Jones.
What is an Air Conditioner
First formed in 1971 by singer, musician Maurice White, this uplifting r&b/pop group was one of the most successful bands of the 20th century. "Mighty, Mighty" "Reasons" "September" are a few of their most popular tunes. What is the name of this group?
Who is Earth, Wind and Fire
After Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam and traveled to Mecca, he changed his name to what:
What is: El-Haaj Malik El Shabazz
Who is ranked number #1 in the world in women’s single tennis and is reigning champion of The Wimbledon, The French Open and the Olympics.
Who is Serena Williams
Name a popular brand of hot sauce used in African-American homes.
Crystal Hot Sauce
Texas Pete
Frank's Red Hot
Tabasco
Cholula
Author Christopher Paul Curtis penned this 1963 historical fiction about a family who goes South for the Summer. What is the title of this award-winning book.
What is “The Watsons Go To Birmingham”
In 1989 engineer and inventor Lonnie Johnson invented a toy that grossed $200 million in sales in 1991. What is this fun toy that kids love to play with in the summertime?
What is the Super Soaker
This rapper originally from Canada has three Grammy's and is most known for his single "Started From the Bottom"
Who is Drake
What was the historical and unprecedented event that took place on November 4, 2008, involving a Harvard educated senator from Chicago, Illinois?
Barack Obama is elected as America’s first black president
This former 49ers' quarterback took a stance for Black people who have been brutalized and killed by police by refusing to stand during the national anthem, instead he took a knee. His courageous actions resulted in him being black balled by the NFL so although he is no longer playing football for the NFL, he has recognized by millions of people all over the world and stands as an example for strength and integrity.
Who is Colin Kaepernick
This Diva soul singer has a series of Soul Food cook books. She is known to pull out her pots and pans while on the road, to fix a home cooked meal for friends and roadees.
Who is Patty Labelle