HBCUs
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was founded on this campus, January 13, 1913.
What is Howard University?
In the 1984 Olympics, this athlete matched the achievement of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.
Who is Carl Lewis?
Famous for the song “Super Freak”, this R&B, singer, songwriter and producer is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.
Who is Rick James?
She’s known as a model, actress (The Autobiography of Jane Pittman) (Sounder) and was an honorary member of our illustrious sorority.
Who is Cicely Tyson?
Harlem landmark noted for serving generous helpings of southern comfort food since 1962.
What is Sylvia's Restaurant?
Founded in 1873, this Black Liberal Arts College for women is located in Greensboro, NC.
What is Bennett College?
At 16 years of age, this gymnast became the first woman of color to win gold in the all- around gymnastics competition.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
Born and raised in Buffalo, NY this jazz saxophonist has a middle school named after him in Philadelphia, PA.
Who is Grover Washington Jr.?
On June 30, 2015, she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in American Ballet Theater's 75-year history.
Who is Misty Copeland?
A plant commonly used in gumbo, introduced to the Americas during the Atlantic slave trade.
What is Okra?
The original name of Central State University
What is Wilberforce University?
This boxing icon medaled in the Light Heavyweight division during the 1960 Olympics
Who is Muhammad Ali?
At the age of twenty-four, he accepted a position as pastor of Buffalo’s Michigan Street Baptist Church, legendary for its association with the Underground Railroad, where he served for over 60 years.
Who is Reverend J. Edward Nash Sr.?
One of his novels, If Beale Street Could Talk, was adapted into the Academy Award-winning film of the same name in 2018,
Who is James Baldwin?
A culinary dish usually made from the large intestines of a hog
What are Chitterlings?
Soror Barbara Jordan was an alumnus of this college.
What is Texas Southern University?
Considered the fastest woman of all time in Track and Field, she was equally known for her fashion and personal style
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner?
Orator, Activist, Suffragist and Reformer who was inducted in the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2005.
Who is Mary Talbert?
The New York Times described this African American male artist as "the nation's foremost collagist"
Who is Romare Bearden?
This celebrated restaurateur, author, businesswoman and television host whose first name is Barbara, was professionally known as...
Who is B. Smith?
Medgar Evans said this institution helped shape his opinion on civil rights.
What is Alcorn State?
In 2012, this sister pair became the first players in tennis history, to win four of these medals
Who are Venus and Serena Williams?
A native and graduate of Bennett High School, she was the first African American cover model for Vogue.
Who is Beverly Johnson?
This poet, memoirist and civil rights activist recited her poem “On the Pulse of Morning” at President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration.
Who is Maya Angelou?
Known by his nickname, he was the first African-American master distiller on record in the United States, who developed Jack Daniels whiskey.
Who is Uncle Nearest?