Overview

The purpose of the “Know Your Heritage Black College Quiz Show” series is to encourage the appreciation of African-American heritage by all people in an entertaining quiz show format.  The quiz show series objective is to generate a high level of excitement and enthusiasm by featuring HBCU College students from around the country and showcase their knowledge and skill of African-American history.

Host

Greg Alan Williams
Co-star of “Remember the Titans”

2008 HBCU Participating Schools

• Prairie View A&M University
• Hampton University
• Fayetteville State University
• North Carolina AT&T State University
• Howard University
• Morehouse College
• Alabama A&M State University
• Mississippi Valley State University

Purpose & Objective

Contemporary & Current

The format of the series was created to focus on Black current achievers and innovators, to enhance relevance and to revitalize interest in Black History Month.

Attract Younger People to Black History Month

To highlight the historical accomplishments of African Americans in a fresh, new, and entertaining format to attract younger people to the series. A young music DJ is used to interact with the students and host and play music during the game and leading into the commercial breaks.

Promote Black History Efforts taking Place Year Round

Highlight Black History events on college campuses as well as in corporate America taking place year round.