Slang & Expressions
If someone says "You ate that" they're not talking about food. What do they mean?
What is you did that / you killed it?
“Ain’t no mountain high enough, ain’t no valley low enough…”
What is “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell)
A king crosses his arms and shouts “Wakanda Forever!” before leading his army into battle.
What is “Black Panther” (2018)
Comedian and talk show host who became a media mogul
Who is Oprah Winfrey
This minister was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam before founding the Organization of Afro-American Unity.
Who is Malcolm X?
"stop crying before I give you something to cry about"
What if you don't stop crying you're getting a whopping?
“When you left, I lost a part of me it’s still so hard to believe…”
What is “We Belong Together” (Mariah Carey)
At a cookout, an older brother says, “You think you’re tough, huh? You think you’re a man with that gun in your hand?”
What is “Boyz n the Hood” (1991)
This singer is known as the “King of Pop”
Who is Michael Jackson
This athlete was the first African American Major League Baseball player of the modern era.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
"That's between me and god"
What is that ain none of your business?
“If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it.”
What is “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”
Smokey and Craig watch Deebo knock out Red, and Smokey yells, “You got knocked the **** out!”
What is “Friday” (1995)
This multi-talented singer, songwriter, and actress. She also became the first woman to win six Grammys in one night.
Who is Beyoncé
She won four gold medals in the 2016 Olympics, becoming one of the greatest gymnasts ever.
Who is simone biles
"God is good"
All the time
”That's why I want you to know I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer"
What is “man in the mirror”
Ray and Claude try to sneak extra cornbread from the prison kitchen, leading to a hilarious food fight that spreads through the mess hall.
What is “Life” (1999)
In 2020, she made history by becoming the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States
Who is Kamala Harris
She worked as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War after escaping slavery.
Who is Harriet Tubman
" I'm finna slide"
What is leave/ head out / go somewhere?
"Now you're here, like you've been before
And you know just what I need
It took some time for me to see, yeah"
What is “You Give Good Love” (Whitney Houston, 1985)
“Hallelujer! Somebody better get their behind in here before I lose my mind!”
What is “Madea Goes to Jail”
This singer rose to fame with Good Days and Kill Bill, blending alternative R&B and soul.
Who is SZA
This jazz legend is known for songs like “What a Wonderful World.”
Who is Louis Armstrong