Black Sayings
Black grandma's often say this when children are running in and out of the house during the summer"
What is "You running up my electric bill. Either you stay IN or stay OUT!"
What Michael Jackson album is the second best-selling album ever?
What is Thriller?
Jada Pinkett Smith got her start on what tv show?
What is a different world?
Which bread is the usual accompaniment for a genuine soul food meal?
What is Cornbread
This amazing man is the self-proclaimed "greatest [boxer] of all time" was originally named after his father, who was named after the 19th century abolitionist an politician Cassius Marcellus Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
When you see black church folk on the street and you ask them how they are doing, the typical response is
What is "I'm blessed and highly favored!"
This multi-platinum selling gospel artist is a pioneer in gap-bridging musicianship, uniting audiences across gospel, hip-hop, pop and R&B -- not to mention the host and executive producer of BET's "Sunday Best"
Who is Kirk Franklin?
In the TV show, The Boondocks, what was the name of the Soul Food Resturant the Grandfather opened? a) Grandpa's House of Soul b) The "Itis" c)Good Ol' Cookin' d) Huey's
What is B: The Itis
Its a type of drink that was popular in the 80s (still is today) comes in many different flavours and we add a whole bunch of sugar.
What is Kool Aid?
Who is the First African American President?
Who is Barack Obama?
Black mamas love reminding you that they're the mama and not...
what is little friends
Finish the lyrics to this popular 90s song: "'Cause my heart starts beating triple time With thoughts of loving you on my mind..."
What is "I can't figure out just what to do, when the cause and cure is you..."
This show showcased the talents of two brothers who were already well-known from the sketch comedy show In Living Color along with the comedic talents of John Witherspoon that was ired from 1990 to 1994
What is The Wayans Bros.?
There are usually four different vegetables to pick from or to mix and match. One is this tasty starch (carbohydrate). It can be candied, baked or even fried. What vegetable is it?
What is Sweet Potatoes; Yams
This woman came up with hair products during slavery and became a very wealthy woman
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
When black children are caught singing songs word-for-word that they've heard on the radio, black mothers usually say:
What is "If you knew your schoolwork like you knew those songs, you'd be getting good grades"
This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
In the movie "Beauty Shop" What was the name of the lady that came into the hairsalon and served soul food? a) Ms. Betty b)Catfish Rita c)Suzy Soul d)Ms. Janice
What is B:Catfish Rita
There are three types of meat that are commonly served as part of a soul food dinner. The first is an organ meat that's not pronounced the way that it is spelled. It's called chitterlings, but it's pronounced "chit-lins". What are they?
What is Pig Intestines
Who was the first African American to have his likeness portrayed on a U.S. postage stamp?
Who is Booker T. Washington?
All kids want to go this popular restaurant but black mothers always deter/discourage them with this response
What is "You got MAC-DONALDS money??"
This pop star comes from a very famous musical family and held a recurring role in the 1970's TV sitcom, "Good Times".
Who is Janet Jackson?
This memorable show about a successful drycleaner and his wife “movin’ on up” to a luxury Manhattan apartment has the distinction of being the longest running show with a predominately black cast in television history.
What is The Jeffersons
A type of food that you add turkey tails or hamhocks
What is greens?
Who was known as the Nation of Islam's most effective minister until he broke from the group in 1964 and formed his own group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity?
Who is Malcolm X?