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This singer was known as the “Queen of Soul” and recorded “Respect.”
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This 1970s group gave us the hit “September.”
Answer: Who is Earth, Wind & Fire?
This actor played T’Challa in Black Panther.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This annual celebration honors the history and achievements of African Americans in the United States.
What is Black History Month?
NBS stands for these three words.
What is Neo-Black Society?
This “King of Pop” released Thriller, one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This 1980s superstar released “Purple Rain” and was known for his unique fashion and stage performances.
Answer: Who is Prince?
This actress starred as Vivian Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Who is Janet Hubert?
This celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
What is Juneteenth?
NBS was founded at UNCG during this decade.
What are the 1960s?
This artist is known as the “Godfather of Soul” and released “I Got You (I Feel Good).”
Who is James Brown?
This 1990s R&B group sang “No Scrubs.”
Answer: Who is TLC?
This director directed Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X.
Who is Spike Lee?
This cultural and intellectual movement flourished in New York City during the 1920s and 1930s.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
NBS was founded at UNCG during this decade.
What are the 1960s?
This legendary singer released the albums Lemonade and Cowboy Carter.
Who is Beyoncé?
This singer released “Say My Name” with Destiny’s Child before becoming one of the biggest solo artists in the world.
Answer: Who is Beyoncé?
This actress became the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
This 1920s–1930s cultural movement centered around Black literature, art, music, and intellectual life.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
NBS has historically used this type of programming to celebrate Black culture, including music, dance, and visual arts.
What are Black arts and cultural programs?
This rapper from Brooklyn became one of hip-hop’s most influential artists and released The Blueprint.
Who is Jay-Z?
This rapper’s 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly explored Black identity, culture, and social issues.
Answer: Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This comedian and actor created and starred in The Chappelle’s Show.
Who is Dave Chappelle?
This dance became a worldwide phenomenon after developing from Black and Latino communities in New York City.
Answer: What is breaking/breakdancing?
This type of musical group has been an important part of NBS’s history and programming.
Answer: What is a Gospel Choir?