Black Historical Figures
Known for his “I have a dream” speech this historical figure was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
Known for being one of the most influential rappers today, this Canadian rapper has 86 million monthly streamers on Spotify.
Who is Drake
This Barbadian singer and American Rapper welcomed their first child in 2020.
Who are Rihanna and ASAP Rocky
This amendment abolished slavery in 1865
What is the thirteenth amendment
This food is referred to as the staple green vegetable of the South and left to cook in a pot with various spice.
What are collard greens
Depicted in the movie “hidden figures” this woman helped NASA send astronauts to the moon while overcoming racial and gender barrier.
Who is Katherine Johnson
Once apart of “Destiny's Child” this singer is the most nominated female in Grammy history.
Who is Beyonce
During the 2022 award ceremony, this male actor went on stage and slapped the host.
Who is Will Smith
In 1870 all male US Citizens including African Americans were granted the right to vote
What is the Fifteenth Amendment
This smoky tasting dish often chicken or pork originated from the indigenous peoples of Jamaica
What is Jerk Chicken
After being elected in 1968, she became the first African American woman to serve in congress. Later going on to fight for equal rights for women, minorities, immigrants, and the poor.
Who is Shirley Chisholm
Know for his popular song “Hit the road jack” this singer is often credited with the early development of soul music, a style based on a melding of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz music.
Who is Ray Charles
This “Bad Girls Club’” personality and American Rapper have engaged in a relationship since 2020. Often showcasing their toxic relationship on live and dissing each other in the media.
Who are Chrisean Rock and Blueface
Although the 18th (1870) and 19th (1920) amendment granted African American women and men the right to vote, due to discriminatory voting practices it was this act that really granted African Americans voting rights
What is the 1965 Civil Rights Act
This Ghanaian dish is made out of boiled cassava, plantains, cocoyam, and yams.
What is Fufu
Born an enslaved person in 1818, he later escaped and began to tell his life as an enslaved person. He is often known for being the father of the abolitionist movement.
Who is Fredrick Douglas.
A hip-hop group formed out of Compton, California. They were among the earliest and most significant popularizers of the gangsta rap subgenre
What is N.W.A
This Rapper/Personality has 12 children with 6 different mothers. 4 of them were born in the same year, 2022.
Who is Nick Cannon
These laws enforced racial segregation in the 19th and 20th century.
What are Jim Crow Laws
This Nigerian rice dish is a staple in West African cuisin. Made in a pot with tomatoes, chilies, onions, spices, and sometimes other vegetables or meat
What is Jollof rice
Known for his acts of “good trouble” this political activist marched hand and hand with Martin Luther King and later became a congressman for Georgia. He continued his work for civil rights until his death in 2020.
Who is John Lewis
Referred to as the “Queen of Soul” she influenced countless artists through her unique sound that blended gospel with jazz, blues and R&B. She won 18 Grammy awards, including the honor for best female R&B performance for eight straight years.
Who is Aretha Franklin
This TikTok food creator often known for reviewing small businesses brings controversy to the Atlanta food scene with his negative review.
Who is Keith Lee
This Act passed in 2022, explicitly designates lynching as a federal crime. Named in honor of lynching victim Emmett Till.
What is the Emmett Till Antilynching Act
This popular South Louisiana stew originated from West Africa during a time when enslaved Africans brought okra
What is gumbo