Culture & Slang
Being aware of current affairs
What is woke?
First Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
The first HBCU, founded in 1837 in Pennsylvania.
What is Cheyney University?
Beyoncé’s 2022 album companion to Renaissance.
Cowboy Carter
June 19, 2021 became which U.S. holiday?
Juneteenth
If someone’s food at the cookout is bad, what’s the polite way to decline a plate?
What is “I already ate” or “I’m watching my diet”?
What is the first Marvel movie to break pre sale records?
What is Black Panther?
The Divine Nine refers to these types of organizations found at HBCUs.
What are Black Greek-letter organizations?
Nigerian star with global hits “Last Last” and “Ye.”
Burna Boy
Colin Kaepernick started this national protest movement in 2016.
Black Lives Matter
This phrase—“Blackout”—refers to a digital break taken by which group?
Black social media users
NBA G.O.A.T.S has done all of these things to help out the Black community?
Grants four-year scholarships
Supports the After-School All-Stars program in the States
Established the 'I Promise' elementary school for at-risk children
Has fed over 1,300 families through his foundation
Who is Lebron James?
This HBCU produced the most Black doctors and STEM professionals.
What is Howard University? or What is Xavier University of Louisiana?
This hip-hop mogul is the first rapper to become a billionaire.
Who is Jay-Z?
This 2023 incident, which ignited a strong response from the African American community, involved a clash between a group of white individuals and a Black riverboat co-captain on a Montgomery dock.
What is the Montgomery Riverfront Brawl?
This dish determines whether someone is really invited to the cookout based on how well they make it.
What is macaroni and cheese or potato salad?
The First Black U.S. gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympics?
Who is Gabby Douglas?
Homecoming at this HBCU is often referred to as the "Greatest Homecoming on Earth" (GHOE)
What is North Carolina A&T State University?
"You name it!"—This viral Thanksgiving remix originated from a sermon by this gospel singer
Who is Shirley Caesar?
First Black Vice President of the US
Who is Kamala Harris?
The rallying cry “Say her name” honors which woman killed in 2020?
Breonna Taylor
First Black woman candidate to get a UN vote in 2025.
Amina Mohammed
Beyoncé paid tribute to HBCU culture in this legendary Coachella performance.
What is Beychella?
Her album "The Miseducation of..." was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2024
Who is Lauryn Hill?
First all-Black women spacewalk in 2022 took place on what?
ISS (International Space Station)