HBCU History
“HBCU” means this
What is Historically Black College and University?
This state borders New Jersey and is home to Cheyney and Lincoln Universities
What is Pennsylvania?
A graduate of Howard University and the former Vice President of the U.S.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This is the largest HBCU by student enrollment, with over 13,000 students.
North Carolina A&T
This lively tradition, involving synchronized dance and chants, is a hallmark of Greek life at many HBCUs
What is stepping?
These colleges were created to educate African Americans
What are HBCUs?
This historically Black university is located in the state of Florida and is known for its strong programs in agriculture, business, and STEM
Florida A&M University
A graduate of Morehouse College and his birthday is a national holiday in January
Who is Rev. Martin Luther King?
True or False: HBCUs only educate Black students
What is False?
Beyonce performed a concert dedicated to this kind of culture at a famous music festival
What is HBCU?
Most HBCUs are located in this part of the U.S.
What is the South?
Atlanta is the home to how many HBCU'S
What is three?
A Marvel superhero played by Chadwick Boseman, a graduate of Howard University
What is Black Panther?
This year marked the founding of the first HBCU, Cheyney University.
1837
HBCUs are famous for these musical groups that play during football halftime shows
What are marching bands?
Most HBCUs were founded at the end of this war
What is the Civil War?
Xavier University is in this state
What is Louisiana?
This filmmaker, actor, and media mogul, known for creating the Madea franchise, attended Clark Atlanta University
Who is Tyler Perry
This private HBCU, founded in Atlanta, is one of two all-male HBCUs in the country
What is Morehouse College?
A yearly week-long celebration that honors the legacy and school spirit of HBCUs
What is Homecoming?
As of 2025, there were this many HBCUs in the United States
What is 107?
This state is home to the most HBCUs
What is Alabama?
This jazz legend, known as the "First Lady of Song," received an honorary degree from Howard University.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This percentage of African American professionals are graduates of HBCUs
What is 50%?
Another name for an HBCU campus. It is also the area outside of your house
What is The Yard?