The Motown Era
This artist was known as the "Queen of Soul."
Who is Aretha Franklin
The iconic movie from the 90s that taught us "You got to coordinate!"
What is House Party
What is the year the guest of honor made their grand entrance into the world?
What is 1965.
This dance craze from the 80s involved moving your arms.?
What is the cabbage patch.
The Queen of Soul who demanded "R.E.S.P.E.C.T.".
Who is Aretha Franklin
This group, brothers from Gary, Indiana, became the "King of Pop" in the 80s.
Who are The Jackson 5
The character played by Will Smith who moved in with his rich auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.
Who is the Fresh Prince (or Will
What is the holiday the guest of honor used to housed dinner for?
What is Thanksgiving.
The popular brand of hair grease whose smell is a core memory for many Black households in the 70s and 80s?
What is Blue magic/dax.
This song has been called a modern-day civil rights anthem, associated with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
What is "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar
The "Temptations" and the "Supremes" were two of the biggest acts from this record label.
What is Motown Records
The name of the restaurant where the character played by Eddie Murphy worked in the movie Coming to America.
What is McDonalds.
What is the name of the street the guest of honor grew up on?
What is Hilton St.
Before Netflix and chill, we had to adjust the "rabbit ears" to get the best picture on these three channels?
What are NBC, CBS, and ABC.
The specific Jackson 5 song that was number one on the charts when the guest of honor was just a child.
What is "I Want You Back" (released in 1965)?
This artist had a surprise number-one hit at the age of thirteen with "Fingertips”.
Who is Stevie Wonder
This 1970s TV show was known for its lively dance lines and host Don Cornelius.
What is Soul Train
What is the name of the elementary, middle, and high school the honoree attended?
What is Kenderton, Gillespie, and Simon Gratz.
This was the name of the popular Black family-focused TV show that ran throughout the 70s, starring Esther Rolle.
What is Good Times.
This Motown group sang about "Cloud Nine" and "My Girl".
Who are The Temptations
This lead singer for The Miracles also became a successful songwriter and producer, eventually moving up the corporate ranks of Motown.
Who is Smokey Robinson
The catchphrase from the movie Friday that the character Deebo made famous.
What is 'You got knocked the [beep] out'?"
What is the honorees favorite vacation destination?
What is Jamaica.
The name of the specific kind of candy that was a staple at every Black family reunion or corner store, usually costing a penny or a nickel.
What are Now and Laters.
This R&B/Soul category features a queen of hip-hop soul who started her career by recording an Anita Baker cover..
Who is Mary J. Blige.