Cultural References
What rare metal is found in abundance in Wakanda?
What is Vibranium?
Prominent teen superhero, Miles Morales, is the first Black & Latino Spider-Man to be introduced in the Marvel comics.
FACTS - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, 2018.
This Detroit civil rights leader and politician became the city’s first Black mayor in 1974.
Who is Coleman A. Young?
Biggie Smalls rapped: It was all a dream, I used to read “_ _ _”
"....Word Up! Magazine"
Needing water, or being desperate
What is a thirsty?
The phrase “Bye Felicia” was made famous in what popular 1995 film?
What is Friday?
Pharrell Williams created the global hit song “Happy” for the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack in 2013
FACTS - it has sold over 14 million copies, over 10x platinum making it certified diamond
This civil rights leader was known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance and led the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
""Last night took an L, but tonight I _____ ______."
"...bounce back"
A beverage, or gossip
What is tea?
This musical artist, whose distinctive middle name is “Hallaluejah,” won the 2025 BET Award for Best Gospel Song for her hit “Rain on Me,” featuring Kirk Franklin. What is her stage name?
Who is GloRilla - birth name Gloria Hallelujah Woods
The musical battle series “Verzuz” was originally created for rappers to battle against other artists they had beef with.
CAP - It was created to offer a form of virtual entertainment during the Covid-19 pandemic
This pioneering photographer and filmmaker documented Black life and culture during the Civil Rights era and beyond.
Who is Gordon Parks?
The hook on Nas’ song “I Can” goes “I know I can, be what I want to be, if I work hard at it, ____".
"... I'll be where I wanna (want to) be."
A spooky spirit, or to ignore
What is ghost?
Juneteenth became an official United States Federal holiday in 2021. Which date does the word “Juneteenth” represent?
What is June 19th
The R&B hit “The Boy is Mine” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks straight and it was performed by female vocalists, Brandy & Mariah.
CAP - the song was made by Brandy and Monica
This poet and civil rights activist wrote the famous poem "Still I Rise."
Who is Maya Angelou?
Meg Thee Stallion rapped: I’m a savage, classy, bougie, “ _”
"...ratchet"
A cool area, or to diss someone
What is the shade?
Which dance move did Michael Jackson popularize during a live performance in 1983?
What is the Moonwalk
Before becoming a global superstar, Beyonce was a member of “Divine Child”, one of the best selling all-girl groups of all time.
CAP - Destiny's Child
This tech pioneer helped invent the personal computer and holds three original IBM PC patents.
Who is Mark Dean?
Kendrick Lamar rapped: Atlanta was the Mecca, building railroads and trains, Bear with me for a second, “_ _ _ _ _ _”
"...let me put y'all on game"
A biological sibling, or anybody
What is bro?