Civil Rights Movement
This organization was founded in 1909 to advance justice for African Americans.
What is NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)?
This was the name of the movement in the 1920s centered in Harlem that celebrated Black culture, art, and literature.
What is The Harlem Renaissance?
This was the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam tennis title.
Who is Althea Gibson?
This Divine Nine fraternity uses the sphinx as a symbol.
What is Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.?
Civil rights activist Medgar Evers attended this HBCU.
What is Alcorn State University?
This was the name of the landmark event held in 1963 that featured Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
What is The March on Washington?
This was the name of the ship on which Joseph Cinqué led a successful slave revolt in 1839.
What is The Amistad?
What African American athlete became the first to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the long jump.
Who is Carl Lewis?
This Divine Nine organization was the last to join the National Pan-Hellenic Council in 1963.
What is Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.?
This famous filmmaker and director is a graduate of Morehouse College.
Who is Spike Lee?
This was the first African American child to desegregate an all-White school in the South.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This famous African American regiment served in the Spanish-American War.
Who are The Buffalo Soldiers?
What gymnast became the first African American to win the individual all-around Olympic gold medal in 2012.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
This fraternity's members are nicknamed "Ques" or "Dawgs".
What is Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.?
This HBCU granted the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin receive an honorary doctorate.
What is Morehouse College?
This was the name of the campaign led by Martin Luther King Jr. to address economic inequality.
What is The Poor People's Campaign?
This was the first African American regiment to fight in the Civil War.
What is the 54th Massachusetts Infantry?
This NBA player is known for winning 11 championships with the Boston Celtics and was the first Black head coach in the NBA.
Who is Bill Russell?
This is the nickname of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
What is "The Poodles"?
Gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson attend this HBCU.
What is Dillard University?
This 1954 Supreme Court case declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This was the name of the all-Black military pilots who served in World War II.
Who are The Tuskegee Airmen?
This was the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in track and field in 1948.
Who was Alice Coachman?
This fraternity uses the cane as a traditional symbol during step shows.
What is Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
This HBCU counts rapper Common among its alumni.
What is Florida A&M University (FAMU)?