Famous Phone Numbers
You can "Hit Mike Jones up on the low" at this number.
281-330-8004
This organization was founded to fight racial discrimination and advance civil rights.
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
This athlete was 17 when she won her first U.S. Open.
Serena Williams
“Did I Do That?” Only meant to appear once, Steve Urkel quickly became this show’s breakout character.
Family Matters
What time was Usher in his drop top cruising the streets?
7 o'clock on the dot
Who did New Edition reach when they dialed “611, Repair Service”?
Mr. Telephone Man
The popular “Verzuz” music battles was popularized on this platform.
Ella Fitzgerald holds this honorary music royalty title.
Queen of Jazz
“Gotta Catch Em All”, 1028 of them as of this year to be exact.
Pokemon
What does R&B stand for?
Rhythm and Blues
You can call “Jenny” at this number if you need someone to turn to.
867-5309
In 1959, this legendary Record Label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr.
Motown Records
This is Maya Angelou’s first body of work.
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
Nerds, it’s your time to shine: “Live Long and Prosper”.
Star Trek
You better not do this when playing Spades if you want to avoid a fight.
Renege
This Rapper’s 2017 Hit Song is named after the American National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Logic
Which NBA player was along side Michael Jordan during both Chicago Bulls three-peat championships?
Scottie Pippen
This is the title of First Lady Michelle Obama’s debut memoir.
"Becoming"
The reoccurring gag “It’s the big one! I’m coming for you, Elizabeth!” is known from which show?
Sandford and Son
This dialect is most used by Black English Speaking Americans.
AAVE – African American Vernacular English
This 60’s “Soulsville USA” hit by Wilson Pickett was also in the film “Blues Brothers 2000”.
634-5789
This Filmmaker's 1989 movie “Do The Right Thing” sparked national conversation about race relations.
Spike Lee
This actress was the first Black person to achieve EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status in 2002.
Whoopi Goldberg
Katt Williams guest starred in this TV Show exclaiming “Them chirren ain’t lying to you. I’m the alligator man!”
Atlanta
You could find both of these magazines that encapsulated Black Culture while waiting for your stylist or barber.
Jet and/or Ebony