Music
This music genre, characterized by its use of turntables and sampling, was founded in the Bronx in the 1970s
What is Hip Hop?
Martin Luther King Jr. give his “I Have A Dream Speech” on Sept. 9th of this year.
When was 1965?
DAILY DOUBLE:
She is the star and creator of this ABC Philadelphia based show about a school.
Who is Quinta Brunson?
This popular dish, often served with rice or cornbread, is a stew typically made with slow-cooked meat (like pork or chicken), collard greens, and beans.
What is gumbo?
The first African American actress to win an Academy Award for best actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
This Brooklyn-born rapper, also known as Biggie Smalls, released the iconic albums Ready to Die and Life After Deathbefore his tragic passing in 1997.
Who is The Notorious B.I.G.?
Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark Supreme Court case that outlawed racial segregation in public schools in this year.
When was 1954?
Premiering in 1990, this sitcom followed a street-smart teenager from Philadelphia who moves in with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This classic Southern dessert is made from fried dough, typically dusted with powdered sugar, and is a favorite at soul food restaurants and fairs.
What are beignets?
This 1984 film, starring Laurence Fishburne and directed by John Singleton, follows the struggles and challenges of a young man growing up in South Central Los Angeles.
What is Boyz n the Hood?
Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and is known for hits like “Respect” and “Natural Woman”?
Aretha Franklin
The Tuskegee Airman became legendary for their success during this war
World War II
This show, starring Issa Rae, aired on HBO from 2016 to 2021 and focused on the lives, relationships, and careers of Black millennials in Los Angeles.
What is Insecure?
This flavorful dish, originating in West Africa and now common in African American kitchens, is made from a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, and seasoned meat.
What is jollof rice?
This 1997 film, starring Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah, follows the story of two childhood friends reuniting at a crossroads in their lives.
What is Set It Off?
DAILY DOUBLE:
This Houston native girl group was featured on the popular show 'Star Search' and was originally named "Girls Tyme"
Who are Destiny's Child?
Harriet Tubman was celebrated as conductor of the Underground Railroad that lasted from the 1780s until the Emancipation Proclamation in what year?
When was 1863?
This Black TV mogul created hit shows like Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and Bridgerton.
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
This popular Southern dessert, made from layers of sponge cake soaked in alcohol and fruit juice, is often topped with whipped cream and fruits like cherries or pineapple.
What is rum cake?
This 1993 film, starring Denzel Washington and directed by Tony Scott, follows a former criminal who now works as a bodyguard for a corrupt businessman.
What is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The name of the influential record label founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, which played a pivotal role in the development of music
What was Motown Records?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott, protest began after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat, leading to a Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional during this year.
When was 1955 to 1956?
This 1999 animated series, created by Bruce W. Smith, was Disney Channel’s first original cartoon to focus on a Black family.
What is The Proud Family?
List in all 9 orgs in order of founding year.
This 2008 film, starring Will Smith, tells the story of a man who must rebuild his life and fight for justice after being wrongfully imprisoned.
What is The Pursuit of Happiness?