African-American Pop-culture
Who was the first African American woman to host her own talk show?
Oprah Winfrey
Which Jamaican singer is known as the "King of Reggae"
Bob Marley
Which Nigerian author wrote the bestselling novel Americanah, which was later adapted into a television series?
Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie
Who is the "Queen of Soul," known for her iconic songs like "Respect" and "Think"?
Aretha Franklin
What type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains and is often used in soups?
Orzo
What famous African American artist painted the "Harlem Renaissance" and became known for his portrayals of African American culture?
Aaron Douglas
What Caribbean island is the birthplace of the popular music genre known as "Soca"?
Trinidad and Tobago
Which Kenyan-American actress is known for her roles in films such as Black Panther and 12 Years a Slave?
Who was the very first American Idol winner?
Kelly Clarkson
What is the name of the Ethiopian flatbread, often served with stews like doro wat, and used to scoop up food?
Injera
Who was the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress?
Halle Berry (her role in Monster's Ball, 2001)
Which Jamaican-American actress won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Precious (2009)?
Mo'Nique
Which Ethiopian-born supermodel made history as the first Black model to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine in the United States?
Iman
What singer is known as "The Vocal Bible"?
Brandy
What is the staple food in many parts of Southern Africa made from maize (corn), often served as a side dish with stews or meat?
Pap, Coco, Sadza
What famous Black musician is known for the song “What a Wonderful World”?
Louis Armstrong
Which Haitian-American actor starred in the John Wick film series alongside Keanu Reeves?
Laurence Fishburne
Which Ghanaian musician is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of highlife music and is known for hits like "Yaa Amponsah" and "Abrebrese"?
E.T. Mensah
Who, to date, has won the most Grammys of all time?
Beyonce
What is the name of the popular drink made from the juice of the Caribbean fruit (...) and often mixed with rum, especially around Christmas time?
Which Barbadian singer and actress, born in 1988, made her film debut in Battleship (2012) and is also a former member of the girl group The Pussycat Dolls?
Rihanna
What is the name of the traditional Dominican dish made with rice, beans, and meat (usually chicken or beef), and served with fried plantains?
Mangú