In 1967, this brilliant attorney became the first African American Supreme Court Justice
Thurgood Marshall
In this major American city, you can cross into Canada by traveling south
Detroit, Michigan
A classic parental response when a child asks to stop for fast food
"You Got McDonald's Money?"
This singer and performer is often called the "King of Pop"
Michael Jackson
God is good all the time, and all the time...
God is good
The 13th Amendment, which legally abolished slavery in the United States was ratified in what year?
1865
The mass movement of roughly six million Black Americans from the rural Southern United States to urban areas in the Northern, Midwestern, and Western states from 1910-1970
The Great Migration
An observation on melanin and aging, noting that Black skin tends to retain a youthful appearance over time.
"Black Don't Crack!"
Popular song released by artist Cameo in 1986 that you're definitely hearing at the cookout
Candy
Which famous actor was recently hospitalized in the ICU following a concert of theirs?
Lionel Richie (prayers up🙏)
This country is the world's first free Black republic, gaining its independence from France in 1804
Haiti
This state has the largest percentage of Black residents
Mississippi (38% Black)
A directive given to someone, often a small child, who is acting restless, being disruptive, or "doing too much."
"Go sit down somewhere!"
The name of a popular Soulja Boy song released in 2008
Kiss Me Thru the Phone
What popular male actor is known for having looked old his entire life?
Morgan Freeman
In 1969, this prominent civil rights leader founded the 680-acre Freedom Farm Cooperative in order to combat systemic hunger
Fannie Lou Hamer
This American city is often referred to as "chocolate city" because it was the first major U.S. city to achieve a majority-Black population
Washington, D.C.
A response from Black parents that gets used when a Black child gets disrespectful towards them
"I'm not one of yo lil friends"
Which popular Kirk Franklin song could you expect to hear at a Black Church on Sunday morning?
Revolution
A 2023 event that occurred in Alabama that saw a security guard on a dock initially get jumped before he was rescued and helped out by his fellow Black people
Montgomery Riverfront Brawl
This year is often referred to as the "Year of Africa" as a result of 17 African colonies gaining their independence during this year.
1960
This country has the largest Black population outside of Africa
Brazil
A creative expression used to let someone else know that they're not dumb or gullible
"Do I look like Boo-Boo the fool to you?"
What does the term "R&B" actually stand for?
Rhythm and Blues
"Who didn't they come to see?"
Otis!