NCNW History
The Founder of the National Council of Negro Women
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune
Who was the first African American to serve as President of the United States?
Who is Barack Obama
This term describes the traditional Southern cuisine rooted in African-American history, featuring dishes like fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread.
What is Soul Food?
This Black Artist holds the total for the most Grammy’s won by any artist. With 99 nominations & 32 wins.
Who is Beyoncé
This Maryland-based HBCU is the oldest historically Black university in the state and is known for its strong programs in education and business.
What is Bowie State University
What is the mission of the NCNW?
What is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and communities?
Who became the first Black Supreme Court Justice in U.S. history?
Who is Thurgood Marshall
In the heart of Louisiana, this Creole masterpiece—a hearty stew of seafood, chicken, and sausage in a thick, rich roux
What is gumbo?
What is Friday
Often referred to as “The Mecca,” this HBCU has produced multiple U.S. senators, congresspeople, and leading Black cultural figures.
What is Howard University
The current National President of NCNW
Who is Rev. Shavon Arline Bradley
Who was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, later running for President in 1972?
Who is Shirley Chisholm
This West African rice dish is simmered with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and a secret blend of spices, becoming a staple across the African diaspora for its vibrant, communal flavor.
What is Jollof Rice?
This song had millions of people passionately singing along to a line referencing a musical key.
What is They Not Like Us
Founded in 1867, this HBCU has claimed to have the “Greatest Homecoming On Earth”
What is North Carolina A&T
Who served as the longest-tenured president of the NCNW, leading the organization for over 50 years?
Who is Dorothy I. Height?
Who became the first Black woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022?
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson
this iconic Jamaican dish continues to trend on social media—celebrated for its fiery marinade of Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme, and inspiring viral fusion recipes in Black-owned eateries.
What is Jerk Chicken?
Featuring a young man balancing family responsibilities, first love, and weekend nights at the skating rink, this 2006 film became a staple in Southern Black culture.
What is ATL
This HBCU holds its homecoming celebration in the spring rather than the fall.
What is Coppin
What is NCNW’s Core 4?
What is Healthcare, Education, Economic Opportunity, & Social Justice
This civil rights leader and strategist, a key advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., played a pivotal role in organizing the 1963 March on Washington yet often had his contributions overshadowed due to his openly gay identity.
Who is Bayard Rustin?
A dish traditionally eaten at the start of the year, believed to bring good luck to those who enjoy it.
What is Black Eyed Peas?
This classic '90s sitcom followed the lives of six friends living in a Brooklyn brownstone and is often credited as the blueprint for Friends.
What is Living Single
Once named Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Girls, this HBCU was founded by the founder of NCNW.
What is Bethune-Cookman University