Movies
this movie most iconic phrase is “nobody puts baby in the corner“. It stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray in this hit 80s classic.
what is dirty dancing?
In this 70s tv show, “Fish don't fry in the kitchen;Beans don't burn on the grill”. With vocals from Ja’net Dubois, they finally got a piece of the pie.
What is the Jeffersons?
This album was released in 1982 and became Michael Jackson biggest selling album. It features a track that shares the album title. You may also know hits like Billie Jean and beat it, they also share an album.
What is thriller?
This headwear was popularized by the likes of LL cool J and features a kangaroo as it’s logo for the branding. This headgear was also seen throughout the movie new jack city and has become a staple in black culture.
What is kangol?
this pop musical legend acquired the rights to another legendary groups music. He spent $47 million for 251 songs. It was later bought back from his estate for $750 million.
What is Michael Jackson buys the Beatles catalog?
The phrase “say hello to my little friend” popularized in this American crime movie from 1983. It stars Al Pacino as tony Montana.
What is Scarface?
The predecessor to a hit 80s television show. These college kids tackled real life issues at a historically black college.
What is a different world?
Fight the power! This group is no stranger to calling out authorities and sticking it to the man. Their own hype man even wears a large clock.
What is public enemy?
This piece of clothing was worn to cover the lower leg. They are similar to socks, but quite thicker. Great for winter weather. First popularized in 1980s.
What is legwarmers?
The first black woman to win Miss America, only to be stripped of her glory. The discussion of racism, misogyny, and the topic of consent are important here.
What is Vanessa Williams and the Miss America scandal?
This movie franchise features two detectives of a different race and cultural backgrounds. They often are in trouble with their bosses, always face to face with danger as they go on their missions.
What is rush hour?
This show is about six friends living in New York. ones a waitress, another is professional chef, one is a free-spirited masseuse, another struggling actor, and an old college buddy with an unknown corp job. This show revolves around 20 and 30 something years old navigating through life.
What is friends?
Oops she did it again. This former Mickey Mouse Clubhouse member has captivated the charts since the 90s. Her blonde hair, baby sounding voice, and her slamming dance moves it’s no wonder she’s crowned Princess of pop.
What is Britney Spears?
This shoe brand ended up a household name. It features this basketball players iconic jump shot as the logo. With a slogan “be like mike”.
What is air Jordan’s?
This bronco chase was the thing of the news. This players fall from grace was nothing out of the ordinary, had everyone in America divided on who did it.
What is OJ Simpson chase?
They got chills and it’s multiplying. This hit 70s movie features greasers and pink poodles. The charm guys and killer musical vocals, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John give a killer performance.
What is grease?
this show features a professor at a community college, his obsessed love interest who is an older college student, and a cool little band of friends. This is a predecessor to a 90s TV show and gathers laughs and comedy all around.
What is the Parker’s?
This is what you get when you mash up rock and rap. This song is what brought this group into mainstream media. Then a release of a cover with a rap group in 1986 for the groups album “raising hell” was released.
What is walk this Way featuring run DMC?
This style of fashion is often referred to be A very colorful alternative look. This look was often worn by artist as David Bowie, slade, and kiss. This was traditionally darker and masculine styles.
What is glam rock?
Girl you know it’s true. This tune was said to be sung by this pop duo from Munich, Germany. Only nothing of the sort was ever true.
What is milli Vanilli and the Grammy scandal?
four black women work at a cleaning company service. This 90s film depicts a mother that would do anything for her child. This movie includes a Bank robbery and a tragic death.
What is set it off?
These group of friends are nothing but golden. These wacky but charming group of girls get into nothing but trouble. There nothing short of showing you what friendship is truly all about.
What is golden girls?
This group of singing men all formed together thanks to this boy band member. The name of the group ironically comes from a song release by that members group which was released in 1988. They are part of the ABC family.
What is Boyz II Men?
This Fashion era is synonymous with a movement that was popular within historically black colleges. This era including nails, clothing, and even hairstyles that accomplice the era. It became the uniform for lunch when people would attend this event in the 90s.
What is Hoochie mama?
This queen of pop music video was the heart of a controversy. The music video was publicly and heavily criticized by the American Family Association. Even Pepsi pulled back their ad.
What is like a Virgin controversy?