MUSIC
This Houston superstar told us to “put a ring on it.”
Beyoncé
This sitcom featured Pam, Gina, Tommy, Cole, and the title character
Martin
She refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus.
Rosa Parks
The line “Bye, Felicia!” comes from this classic movie
Friday
This may be the response when you ask your mom to stop by McDonald's:
#YGMM?
You Got McDonald's Money?
This artist made everyone yell “Not Like Us” in 2024.
Kendrick Lamar
“I’s the Pappy, Boss..” is a quote from this movie
Life
This is the title of the black national anthem
Lift Every Voice and Sing
This TV personality made her catchphrase “How you doin’?” iconic
Wendy Williams
This first question asked when someone adds raisins to a classic cookout side dish:
#WMTPS?
Who Made The Potato Salad?
This R&B group gave us “Waterfalls.”
TLC
This sitcom introduced us to Steve Urkel.
Family Matters
This holiday celebrates the end of slavery in Texas.
Juneteenth
This housewife has many quotable including “I said what I said.”
Nene Leakes
A classic parental reminder that your relationship is not based on equality.
#I.N.O.O.Y.L.F.
I'm Not One of Your Lil' Friends
This singer’s nickname is “The Voice.”
Whitney Houston
This sitcom was a spinoff of Moesha
The Parkers
She became the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Shirley Chisholm
Finish the movie quote “Ain’t nobody coming to see you, ______”
OTIS
An old Southern saying that means, "If nothing unexpected happens, I'll be there."
#L.W.A.T.C.D.R.
Lord Willing & The Creek Don’t Rise
This producer created the beats behind many of the biggest hits from Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, and others.
Timbaland
This Jordan Peele horror movie introduced “the Sunken Place.
Get Out
This HBCU is home to the “World Famed Tiger Marching Band”
Grambling State University
The famous line “Make that money, Don’t let it make you” comes from this black classic movie
Players Club
This 2007 Southern hip-hop anthem remix features this line from Lil Boosie. He encourages walking by faith & not by sight
#I.P.U.A.T.C.V.I.P.G.T.O.E.B.A.D.O.M.W.M.D.
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