Grace's Lore
The Year is...1991
Mikuh Jaksen
"Sounds of Blackness"
Explain the Plot Badly
100
Grace’s 2026 birthday theme sounds like a lost indie film, therapy breakthrough, and art exhibit rolled into one.
[What is] THE IMPERFECT GIFT!
100
Wild and wacky characters, rhyme scheme, and funny-colored breakfast—this author died in September of 1991.
[Who is] Dr. Seuss
100
Does she sit down or get up?
Should she look over her shoulder or shoulders?
A confused young Michael sang these lines with his older brothers in what group?
[Who are] The Jackson 5?
100
HINT: Funeral.
[What is] "I Won't Complain"
100
After the death of his father, a young heir flees home and spends years avoiding his responsibilities.
[What is] The Lion King?
200
This song is Grace’s single, released on her birthday.
[What is] Keep Me On!
200
This movie, released March of 1991, is loosely based on iconic artists of the past. We wish this group (and their songs) were real!
[What is] The Five Heartbeats!
200
Premiering in 1983, this televised performance introduced the moonwalk to millions of viewers.
What is Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever?
(Motown 25)
200
Before becoming a solo gospel superstar, this singer and instrumentalist was a member of the group who... "answered the call."
[Who is] Fred Hammond (Commissioned)
200
A young woman spends an entire movie trying to convince her family that she is not imagining things.
[What is] Encanto?
300
Given a free trip almost anywhere on Earth, Grace would at least have to think twice before choosing somewhere other than this place.
What is Disney World?
300
This 'sister' was the first black woman to host the Oscars ceremony.
[Who is] Whoopi Goldberg!
300
The King of Pop and his Godfather gave us an iconic moment back in 2003, when he honored the idol for a lifetime achievement of Black entertainment and excellence. Who was the other person, and what program was it?
[Who is] James Brown, BET Awards
300
This Chicago-based choir, founded by Edwin Hawkins' contemporary Milton Brunson, became famous for songs like "Safe in His Arms."
[Who are] The Thompson Community Singers?
300
FREE POINTS:
Say an iconic line from a movie that most of the people in this room would know!
400
This global boy group accidentally became part of Grace’s personality and emotional support system!
[What is] BTS!
400
Beauty from the asphalt—This masterful poet released his debut album, changing the world of urban music forever.
[Who is] Tupac Shakur? (2Pacalypse Now)
400
Both a princess AND a diva can sing this song loudly, as if Michael's talking just to them!
[What is] DIRTY DIANA!
400
“At Super Bowl XXV, this singer gave a performance so iconic it became part of American pop culture history.”
[Who is] Whitney Houston!
400
This is actually a horror movie:
After years of emotional whiplash, a professional athlete risks her career to settle unfinished business in a driveway...and calls it love.
[What is] Love & Basketball?
500
What is the first line of "Psalm 139?"
"If I ride on the wings of the morning..."
BONUS (100 points): From midnight into dawning, your hands will guide me...
500
Just 10 days after Grace was born, this monumental sports figure would go on to win his first NBA championship.
[Who is] Michael Jordan! (Chicago Bulls)
500
Debuting on November 14, 1991, the short film for this song was released in 69 countries and asked audiences to look past what's obvious.
[What is] Black or White
500
PART 1: Finish (and sing) the lyric of this iconic anthem, "as long as you keep..." _______________________
PART 2: What's the name of the group that sings it?
PART 1: "your head to the skyyyyyy, you can winnnnn!"
PART 2: Sounds of Blackness
500
BONUS: As of today, how many times has Grace seen "Michael?"
[What is] 8!!!
