Famous Writers
This author of "The Color Purple" is known for her exploration of African American female experiences.
Who is Alice Walker?
This staple food in many African American households is made from ground corn and can be served sweet or savory.
What is cornbread?
This legendary singer-songwriter, dubbed the "High Priestess of Soul," recorded hits like "Feeling Good" and "I Put a Spell on You."
Who is Nina Simone?
This actress starred as Clair Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," one of the most influential sitcoms in television history.
Who is Phylicia Rashad?
This organization, founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966, advocated for the rights of African Americans through militant means.
What is the Black Panther Party?
This Harlem Renaissance poet wrote "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "Montage of a Dream Deferred."
Who is Langston Hughes?
This popular Creole dish from Louisiana is made with rice, a variety of meats such as sausage and chicken, and seasoned with spices like paprika and cayenne pepper.
What is jambalya?
This influential soul singer-songwriter, known for his socially conscious lyrics and powerful voice, released albums like "What's Going On" and "Let's Get It On."
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This actor and comedian starred in "Coming to America" and "Beverly Hills Cop," becoming one of the highest-grossing actors in Hollywood during the 1980s.
Who is Eddie Murphy?
This landmark Supreme Court case in 1896 upheld racial segregation under the doctrine of "separate but equal."
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
This playwright wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Fences," exploring the African American experience in the 1950s.
Who is August Wilson?
This classic dessert, often associated with Southern cuisine, is made from layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard, topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
What is ambrosia cake?
This iconic funk bassist, known for his work with Parliament-Funkadelic, is often referred to as "Dr. Funkenstein."
Who is Bootsy Collins?
This actress made history as the first black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, for her role in "Monster's Ball."
Who is Halle Berry?
This civil rights organization, founded by Martin Luther King Jr., aimed to achieve racial equality through nonviolent protest.
What is the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?
This author's novel "Invisible Man" explores themes of identity and racial prejudice in America.
This traditional Gullah dish, originating from the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia, features rice cooked with shrimp, sausage, and various seasonings.
What is Lowcountry boil?
This pioneering blues singer-songwriter, known as the "Empress of the Blues," recorded classics like "Downhearted Blues" and "St. Louis Blues."
Who is Bessie Smith?
This actor starred as Detective John Shaft in the 1971 film "Shaft," a role that became iconic in black cinema.
Who is Richard Roundtree?
This event marked the centennial Olympic Games and featured numerous achievements by African American athletes, including Michael Johnson's record-breaking performances in track and field.
What is the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games?
This poet, known for her collection "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," was the first African American to publish a book in the United States.
Who Phillis Wheatley?
This Afro-Caribbean dish, often associated with Creole cuisine, features a spicy stew made with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and a variety of seafood such as shrimp, crab, and fish, served over a bed of rice.
What is seafood étouffée?
This hip-hop group, known for their socially conscious lyrics and innovative beats, released albums like "The Low End Theory" and "Midnight Marauders."
Who is A Tribe Called Quest?
Richard Pryor co-wrote and starred in this 1977 film, a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama that earned him critical acclaim for his portrayal of a comedian navigating his career and personal struggles.
What is "Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling"?
This rebellion in 1831, led by Nat Turner, was one of the largest slave uprisings in American history.
What is the Nat Turner Rebellion?