Who Said It?
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
Who is Muhammad Ali?
It was all a dream. I used to read Word Up magazine. Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine.
Who is Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.?
A common expression which suggests black skin doesn't age or wrinkle
What is "Black Don't Crack"?
The process that typically involved using gel/___ control, water and a toothbrush to slick down baby-hairs.
What is laying edges?
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
How you gonna win, when you ain't right within? How you gonna win, when you ain't right within? How you gonna win, when you ain't right within?
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This African American proverb is usually said when someone about to lie.
What is "See... what had happened was?"
A silk-like material worn around the head to help produce the appearance of "waves"
What is a Du-Rag?
"The most disrespected woman in America, is the black woman. The most un-protected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America, is the black woman."
Who is Malcom X?
And even though we had different daddy's, the same drama. When things went wrong we'd blame mama. I reminisce on the stress I caused, it was hell. Hugging on my mama from a jail cell.
Who is Tupac Shakur/2Pac/Makaveli?
Your momma is not one of these.
What is "One of your lil friends" or "Boo Boo the Fool"?
A regional cuisine, created by Black people, that originated in the Southern U.S. and is now one of the most popular foodways in the nation
What is Soul Food?
"My mama always used to tell me: 'If you can't find somethin' to live for, you best find somethin' to die for."
Who is Tupac Shakur?
I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils. Earned all this money, but they never take the country out me. I got a hot sauce in my bag, swag.
Who is Beyonce/Queen Bey?
This threat is used by mothers usually when their authority is questioned. Don't forget she brought you into this world _______.
What is "I brought you into this world and I can take you out!"?
A kickback, party, reunion. Any event that involves people "getting together".
What is "A function"?
"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Next time you come my way, I'll know just what to say
Can we talk for a minute? Girl, I want to know your name. Can we talk for a minute? Girl, I want to know your name.
Who is Tevin Campbell?
This word has a variety of meanings including: Okay, a wager, "its on sight", conversation over, etc.
What is "Bet"?
These are NOT what the name suggests, they are small, coiled buns secured against the side of the head.
What are Bantu Knots?