Bondage and Oppression
Africans were brought to the Americas and enslaved. They were beaten, mistreated, seperated from families, forced to learn a new language and praise a new God for this many years .
What is 400 years?
This television show aired during the 90's. It was the first of its kind. It depicted black students at a historically black college and university. With characters such as: Whitley, Dwayne, Kim, Freddie, Ron and Mr. Gaines.
What is A Different World ?
This person became the first black president
Who is Barack Obama?
This rap group is from Cleveland and has won 3 grammy awards. One for their song "The Crossroads".
What is Hip Hop ?
This was a system that worked together to free slaves. It consisted of people and places hidden in plain sight. Slaves took this transportation sometimes all the way to Canada.
What is the Underground Railroad?
This 3 member group was prominent in the 90s. They even went on TV and told the world they were broke. Tragedy struck this group when one member died in South America. Famous Songs "No Scrubs and Waterfalls"
Who is TLC?
He starred on a TV show when he was younger. He's from Canada and is a prominent person in the music industry. He can sing, he can rap and his music is positive. Even though his song says "Nice For What"
Who is Drake?
This is more than music, it is a culture. It includes music, slang, fashion, art, and energy
What is Hip Hop ?
The journey slaves took from Africa to the Americas
What is the Middle Passage ?
This influential rapper is considered one of the greatest of all times was at the height of fame and success during the 90s. He rapped about conditions in black neighborhoods and uplifting the people. His untimely death shocked a nation and generation.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
This Television show is considered the new Cosby Show. It talks about life and experiences growing up in a middle class black family. They have 2 daughters, 3 sons, mom is a doctor and dad is an advertising agent. The leading co-star is Diana Ross' daughter.
What is Black-ish?
Hip Hop Culture began at house parties in a borough of New York City.
What is the Bronx?
Slaves were sold here to other masters. Their bodies were often inspected by the prospective owners. Slaves would go to the highest bidder. What was this called.
What is the auction block? What is a slave auction?
This singer had her own show during the 90s. She was the 1st black Cinderella. Was an excellent singer and still is a "Star" on tv today.
Who is Brandy Norwood?
This singer is from Houston, Texas. She was a part of a group and became a solo singer. She sets trends and is a leader in the music industry. Everything she sings is like Honey from a Hive
Who is Beyonce?
This song as credited as the 1st rap song. It's iconic beat and lyrics can still be heard on radio stations today. I said hip hop the hippie the hippie...
What is Rapper's Delight?
President Abraham Lincoln decreed "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free." All slaves were free. What is the name of the decree.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
Name any Tupac Shakur movie from the 90s
What is Juice, Poetic Justice, Grid Locked, Above The Rim?
This movement was created from a rash of murders of black people by police officers. People such as Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin and Sandra Bland.
This artist boycotted the Grammy Awards in 1989 because the Rap category would not be televised. He starred in a long running TV Show and many movies.
Who is Will Smith?