Founding & History of HBCU’s
Which HBCU was the first established?
Cheyney University
Which famous alumni went to Tennessee State University?
Oprah Winfrey
What is the famous homecoming at Howard University called?
Yardfest
The Bayou Classic is played between…
Gambling State and Southern University
Which HBCU inspired the fictional school in School Daze directed by Spike Lee?
Morehouse College
Which HBCU was founded by Booker T. Washington?
Tuskegee University
Which famous alumni went to Howard University?
Chadwick Boseman
What Greek-letter organization was founded at Howard University in 1911 as the first Black fraternity?
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Which HBCU competes in the MEAC conference?
North Carolina A&T University
Which TV show centers around students at the fictional Hillman College inspired by Spelman College?
A Different World
Which HBCU has the band called “The Sonic Boom of the South”?
Jackson State University
Which famous alumni went to Howard University?
Kamala Harris
Which HBCU is known for its “Blue & Gold Marching Machine”?
North Carolina A&T State University
Which legendary football coach built a powerhouse program at Grambling State University?
Eddie Robinson
Which HBCU did Vice President Kamala Harris call her “beloved alma mater”?
Howard University
Which HBCU is featured in the Netflix series Dear White People?
Fictional Winchester University inspired by several HBCUs
Which HBCU did Stephen A. Smith attend?
Winston Salem State University
What is the name of the marching band at Florida A&M University?
The Marching 100
What classic football game features Alabama State University vs. Alabama A&M University?
The Magic City Classic
Beyoncé paid tribute to HBCU culture during which performance?
Her 2018 Coachella Performance
What year was Norfolk State University founded?
1935
Which HBCU did civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. attend for undergraduate study?
Morehouse College
Which HBCU is known for its Royal Court tradition?
Hampton University
Which HBCU won the first Celebration Bowl in 2015?
North Carolina A&T State University
Which HBCU is featured in the movie Drumline?
Clark Atlanta University