Black Excellence in Business & Innovation:
HBCU Pride
Black Pop Culture
Slang & Sayings
Black Food & Culture
100

This entrepreneur became the first Black woman to build a billion-dollar company with her beauty brand, Fenty.

Who is Rihanna?

100

This HBCU, founded in 1865, is known as the "Mecca" and has produced notable alumni like Kamala Harris and Chadwick Boseman.

What is Howard University?

100

This 90s sitcom, starring Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, and Erika Alexander, showcased the lives of four Black women navigating careers, relationships, and friendship in New York.

What is Living Single?

100

If someone says they’re “finna” do something, they’re about to do this.

What is "get ready to do it"?

100

This sweet dessert, made with mashed sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and nutmeg, is a staple at Black family gatherings and holiday celebrations.

What is sweet potato pie?

200

This Black scientist revolutionized eye surgery by inventing the laser cataract treatment.

Who is Dr. Patricia Bath?

200

The first Black Greek-letter fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, was founded at this Ivy League university before expanding to HBCUs.

What is Cornell University?

200

This viral dance challenge, inspired by a song from Drake, had people stepping out of moving cars to dance in the street.

What is the In My Feelings challenge?

200

This phrase, meaning someone is acting fake or dishonest, is often followed by “no cap.”

What is "cappin'"?

200

 This dish, made from cornmeal and often served with greens or fried fish, is a staple in Southern Black cuisine.


What is cornbread?

300

This business mogul founded BET (Black Entertainment Television), making it the first Black-owned cable network.

Who is Robert L. Johnson?

300

This HBCU marching band, known as "The Sonic Boom of the South," has performed at Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.

What is Jackson State University

300

This groundbreaking 2018 superhero film, starring Chadwick Boseman, became the highest-grossing solo superhero movie at the time.

What is Black Panther?

300

When someone says “the tea is hot,” they’re referring to this.

What is "gossip or drama"?

300

This popular Southern dish, made with deep-fried poultry and sweet and savory batter is served at Glady's Knight restaurant. 


What is chicken and waffles?

400

This inventor created the Super Soaker water gun, later becoming a successful aerospace engineer.

Who is Lonnie Johnson?

400

 This HBCU was the first to be established in the United States, founded in 1837 in Pennsylvania.


What is Cheyney University?

400

This legendary producer and rapper created the Verzuz battle series, bringing iconic artists together for musical showdowns.

Who is Swizz Beatz?

400

 This phrase, meaning to show off, originated in hip-hop culture and is often used when someone is doing something impressive.

What is "Flex or flexing"?

400

This spicy Creole dish, made with seafood, sausage, and rice, is a staple in Louisiana cuisine.

What is jambalaya?

500

This Black entrepreneur co-founded Motown Records, shaping the careers of legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and The Jackson 5.

Who is Berry Gordy?

500

Oprah Winfrey attended this HBCU before launching her legendary media empire.

What is Tennessee State University?


500

This groundbreaking TV show, created by Issa Rae, explored the complexities of Black female friendships, career struggles, and relationships in Los Angeles.

What is Insecure?

500

 When someone says “we outside,” they are expressing this feeling.


What is "being ready to have fun or enjoy life"?

500

This beverage is served in the homes of African Americans and is usually named after its color rather than the actual flavor.

What is kool-aid?