R&B Music
What do the "r" and "b" in R&B stand for?
What is rhythm and blues?
Her first number one on the R&B charts was – “If Only You Knew”
Who is Patti LaBelle?
The founder of the Black Panther Party
Who is Huey Newton?
This food can be candied, fries, or even a pie.
What is a sweet potato?
A group of dedicated, passionate, Philadelphia teachers are determined to help their students succeed in life.
What is Abbott Elementary?
This popular R&B label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr.
What is Motown?
This group is known for popular hits such as On Bended Knee, and End of the Road
Who is Boyz II Men?
The primary spokesman for the Nation of Islam saw the African American freedom movement as part of an international struggle for human rights and anti-colonialism.
Who is Malcolm X?
This meat is often fried or smothered
What is chicken?
This family makes the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.
What is Good Times?
An annual music awards show on BET that honors the best artists in R&B music
What is the Soul Train Music Awards?
This group's hits include Three Times a Lady, Easy and Brick House
Who are the Commodores?
Who is Angela Davis?
This combo is eaten on New Year's day as a symbol of prosperity
What is Black-eyed peas and greens?
A Black family moves into a luxury apartment building
What is the Jeffersons?
This popular R&B song was originally performed by Maze, but regained recent popularity when Beyonce sampled the song.
What is Before I Let Go?
This famous singer made her acting debut in The Bodyguard
Who is Whitney Houston?
The deputy chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party was only 21 years old when he was murdered by police
Who is Fred Hampton?
This soup is made with a dark roux, vegetables, chicken, sausage, and shrimp, and served over rice.
What is gumbo?
Six Black friends in their 20s share their lives and loves in a Brooklyn brownstone.
What is Living Single?
This Black-owned radio station's slogan is "Kindness, Joy, Love & Happiness."
What is KJLH?
This jazz saxophonist released popular music such as a Blue Train, Giant Steps, My Favorite Things and A Love Supreme.
Who is John Coltrane?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s former associate set a new tone for the black freedom movement when he demanded “black power”.
Who is Stokely Carmichael?
Chef James Hemmings perfected the recipe for this popular side dish
What is macaroni and cheese?
A tragedy brings these three siblings together and forces them to work with one another to save a failing sugarcane farm in Louisiana.
What is Queen Sugar?