Black Music
Who was Micheal Jackson's famous rival?
Who played T'Challa in Black Panther?
Chadwick Boseman
What are common desserts in a black household during the Holidays?
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Pecan Pie
- Cornbread
What does the saying “A hard head makes a soft behind” mean?
Someone who refuses to listen will learn lessons the hard way.
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Before launching his solo career, what group did Lionel Richie perform with?
Commodores
What is the movie "Selma" about?
What is, MLK and the march on Montgomery, Alabama. (or Bloody Sunday)
What do you normally eat greens or beans with?
What is cornbread?
What does, “That dog won’t hunt” mean?
What is, That idea or excuse won’t work.
Which holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States?
Juneteenth
Who wrote and originally recorded "Respect" before Aretha Franklin made it a classic?
Otis Redding
Who was the first Black woman to win Best Actress?
Halle Berry
What are some foods that black people invented/popularized? (NOT RECIPES; think kinds of food)
- Ranch Dressing
- Ice cream
- Potato Chips
- Fried Chicken
What might an older black man call a younger man?
what is:
- young buck
- son
- young man
-brother
Which city is known as the birthplace of Motown?
Detroit
Which artist recorded the original version of "Killing Me Softly with His Song" before the Fugees' hit?
Roberta Flack
Where is the quote "I work like a dog, day and night..." from?
What dessert is made from a fried pastry filled with fruit or cream and is popular in New Orleans?
What is a Beignet?
What might a parent say to you in place of a curfew?
What is, "be home before the streetlights come on"
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his last speech?
Memphis, Tennessee
Which Motown group featured brothers Ronald, Ernie, Marvin, and Michael?
The Isley Brothers
Which actress won an Oscar for her role in Dreamgirls?
Jennifer Hudson
Name two foods that people often debate should not have sugar added to them.
- spaghetti
- grits
- beans
What do you call beaded hair ties that young girls often wear in pigtails?
what are:
- bobos
- bobble hair ties
-knocker hair ties
- ballies
Who was the first Black actress to win an Academy Award?
Hattie McDaniel