BLACK Cinema
This 2016 film, which centers around the true story of three African American women mathematicians who helped NASA launch astronaut John Glenn into space
What is: Hidden Figures
This African American woman helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom
Who is: Harriet Tubman
In 1865, in Galveston, Texas, the US Army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved BLACK people in the state were free by executive decree in what became known as
What is: Juneteenth (or Freedom Day)
Finish the Lyrics: “A Scrub is a guy who thinks he’s fly...”
What is: also known as a busta,
Always talkin' 'bout what he wants
And just sits on his broke a**, so
Who was NOT Michael Jackson's lover?
Who is: Bellie Jean
This famous movie has the line “You is kind, you is smart, you is important”
What is: The help
Known mostly for his poetry, this prominent Harlem Renaissance figure also wrote short stories, novels, and plays
Who is: Langston Hughes
This unifying holiday was created, based on African harvest festival traditions, and the Swahili language
What is: Kwanzaa
Finish the Lyrics: In West Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground was where I spent most of my days
Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin', all cool...”
What is: “And all shootin' some b-ball outside of the school
When a couple of guys who were up to no good Started making trouble in my neighborhood
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
She said, "You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air"
An American rapper, singer, and songwriter known for doing Hot Girl activities
Who is: Meg the Stallion
You know this comedic actor from movies such as Dr. Dolittle, Coming to America, and Shrek
Who is: Eddie Murphy
This BLACK novelist wrote “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Who is: James Baldwin
On September 17, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued this preliminary document wherein enslaved people in rebelling states were declared free
What is: The Emancipation Proclamation
Finish the Lyrics: 678 triple 9...
What is: 8212, baby you know that I miss you
Famous for countless memes including “You Know it’s Ya Girl” & “Sorry to this man”
Who is Keke Palmer
This 1994 comedy-drama follows the lives of three young black men growing up in South Central Los Angeles, exploring themes of friendship, violence, and identity, known for the iconic line “RICKKKKKYYYYY”
What is: Boyz n the Hood
The first BLACK woman to refuse to give up her seat on a bus
Who is: Claudett Colvin
This important act outlawed segregation in businesses such as theaters, restaurants, and hotels
What is: The Civil Right Act of 1964
What dance did Gabby Douglass say she could do for reporters during the 2012 Olympics?
What is: The Dougie
What’s 9+10
What is 21
The 2020 film set in the 1960s surrounds an FBI informant & the Black Panther leader Fred Hampton
What is: Judas and the Black Messiah
1st African American author of a published book of poetry
Who is: Phillis Wheatley
The reason BLACK History Month is placed in February
What is: It was the same month as the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass
DO YOUR DANCE: *Host will play a song, and you must do the right dance*
What is: The Jerk OR Dougie OR Millie Rock...
What did Ray J claim was unbreakable to Speedy during an interview
What is: Glasses