School of Fish: HBCU Trivia Night

This is the first historically African American Greek- lettered sorority.

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Answer explanation

Alpha Kappa Alpha is the first Black Greek-letter sorority, and it was founded on the campus of Howard University in 1908.

This popular move has been done in many HBCU events.

• Swag Surfin

• 2 Step

• Knuck If You Buck

Answer explanation

Swag Surfin was created by Fast Life Yungstaz in 2009.

Civil rights leader whose efforts to create equality in America led to the civil rights bill passing Congress. Graduated from Morehouse

• John Lewis

• W. E. B. Du Bois

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Answer explanation

In September 1994 Martin Luther King Jr. began his studies at Morehouse and graduated in 1948.

With hit records like “No Lie” and “Im Different” people often forget that this famous rapper graduated from Alabama State University

• Gunna

• 2 Chainz

• T.I

Answer explanation

2 Chainz was a NCAA college basketball player from 1995 to 1997.

Often known as the most recognized woman on Earth as well as the first female black billionaire graduated from Tennessee State University

• Oprah Winfrey

• David Steward

• Tyler Perry

Answer explanation

Oprah attended Tennessee State University on a full scholarship she won from public speaking competitions. She graduated in 1986.

What does HBCU stand for?

• Historically Black School

• Historically Black College and University

Answer explanation

HBCUs were first established in the 19th century to provide educational opportunities for African Americans.

The first black greek letter organization was founded on what HBCU campus?

• Howard University

• Clark Atlanta University

• Georgia State University

Answer explanation

Howard University was established on March 2, 1867. It was named after General Oliver O. Howard (a civil war hero). The schools original name is “ Howard Normal Technical School for Education of Teachers and Preachers”.

How many HBCU’s are medical schools?

• 15

• 4

• 55

Answer explanation

Currently in the United States there are 4 HBCU medical schools

-Mehurry Medical College, Howard University College Medicine, Morehouse of Medicine, and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

There are how many HBCU’s in the United States?

• 200

• 54

• 107

Answer explanation

There are 107. Out of 107 school 3 schools are closed.

-Saint Paul’s College (2013)

-Lewis College of Business (2013)

-Concordia College (2018)

The modern HBCU style of marching band, in which the distinctive high-stepping style coalesced with popular music and elaborate dance routines by both bandsmen and auxiliaries, has been traced to this Florida HBCU in the 1940s.

• Florida A & M University or FAMU

• Tennessee State University

• Tuskegee University

Answer explanation

FAMU’s marching bands name is called “Marching 100”.