Previously Covered Pioneers
This Black inventor patented an early version of the three-position traffic signal in 1923, helping to make roads safer for everyone.
Who is Garret Morgan?
This 1992 movie features Whitney Houston’s iconic song “I Will Always Love You.”
"What is The Bodyguard"?
If someone yells “Who made the mac and cheese?” what are they really asking?
What is “Did someone trustworthy cook it, or should I skip it?”
This side dish must be made right — no raisins allowed.
What is potato salad?
This cultural movement, which took place in the 1920s, celebrated African American art, literature, music, and intellectualism, centered in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
In 1992, she became the first Black woman to travel to space, serving as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
This 1989 film, starring Danny Glover and Whoopi Goldberg, deals with the harsh realities of family and race in a deep, dramatic way.
What is "The Color Purple"?
If someone says, “It’s giving…” what are they doing?
What is “Describing a vibe, energy, or aesthetic”?
This song plays and immediately starts a line dance, whether you're ready or not.
What is the "Electric Slide" or "Cupid Shuffle"?
This African American fraternity tradition, known for its synchronized foot stomping and body percussion, has roots in African dance and became popular on college campuses in the 1900s.
What is stepping?
This poet, social activist, and key figure in the Harlem Renaissance is famous for works like The Negro Speaks of Rivers and I, Too, which celebrate Black identity and resilience.
Who is Langston Hughes?
This 2000 film, starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, follows the romance between two childhood friends who bond over their shared love of basketball.
What is "Love and Basketball"?
“You smell like outside” is NOT a compliment. What does it usually mean?
What is “You’ve been running around and now smell like sweat, dirt, or the air”?
This dish is a must-have at every cookout, but if it’s too dry, you might get roasted.
What is mac and cheese?
This week-long holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, honors African heritage and is based on seven principles, one for each day of the celebration.
What is Kwanzaa?
In 1895, this African American inventor patented a method for making peanut butter, revolutionizing its production for commercial use.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This 1998 film stars Eddie Murphy as a doctor who could communicate with animals.
What is "Dr. Dolittle"?
“You acting brand new” is said when someone is doing what?
What is “Acting like they forgot where they came from or changed up”?
This bright red drink is always in the cooler, but nobody knows the actual flavor.
What is red Kool-Aid?
This period, lasting from 1865 to 1877, aimed to rebuild the South, integrate formerly enslaved people into society, and restore the Union after the Civil War.
What is the Reconstruction Era?
These three Black women broke barriers at NASA as mathematicians and engineers, playing key roles during the space race.
Who are Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson?
This 2019 film chronicles the life and career of Serena and Venus Williams, with Will Smith portraying their father, Richard.
What is "King Richard"?
Who is boo-boo the fool?
What is someone acting out or not minding their manners.
This card game might cause arguments, but it’s a staple at the table.
What is Spades?
Founded in 1837, this institution in Pennsylvania is considered the first historically Black college or university (HBCU).
What is Cheyney University?