Say It Loud
This 1968 James Brown song’s title became a rallying cry for Black pride.
What is “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud?”
This iconic group, founded in Gary, Indiana, went on to be one of Motown records biggest acts.
What is The Jackson 5?
This city was where MLK’s famous bus boycott began.
What is Montgomery Alabama?
In 1947, this baseball player broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This sitcom followed four Black women navigating life and friendship in Los Angeles.
What is Girlfriends?
In many Black churches, congregants respond to the call “God is ___!” The full 2 part phrase is…
What is “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good?”
Known as the founder of Motown Records, this producer helped launch the careers of Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.
Who is Berry Gordy?
This 1966 organization, founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, was known for Black berets and free breakfast programs.
What is the Black Panther Party?
Known for his crossover dribble and fearless attitude, this NBA star was nicknamed “The Answer.”
Who is Allen Iverson?
On Martin, this sharp-tongued kid, snot-nosed character roasted adults and was always knocking on Gina's door.
Who is Roscoe?
This popular black phrase talks about trying to turn one amount of currency into a larger amount.
What is “Tryna make a dollar out of fifteen cents.”
This motown artist is considered “The Prince of Soul”...
What is Marvin Gaye?
This longtime Black liberation activist and fugitive, exiled in Cuba since 1979, died in September 2025 at age 78.
What is Assata Shakur?
This tennis prodigy made history by winning the U.S. Open at just 19 years old, becoming the youngest American champion since Serena Williams.
Who is Coco Gauff?
This Comedy Central sketch show featured memorable segments like the “Racial Draft” and “Prince Basketball,” blending comedy with social commentary.
What is The Chappelle Show?
This old-school saying, often told to you by your parents, warns that if you don’t listen, you’ll feel it
What is "A hard head makes a soft a**"
This Motown star holds the record as the youngest solo artist to top the Billboard charts. At the age of 13, his live recording reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
A group of African American students who integrated into a high school in Arkansas in 1957, becoming central figures in the Civil Rights Movement after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.
Who is the Little Rock 9?
This track sprinter stunned the world at the 1988 Seoul Olympics by setting unbroken world records in the 100m and 200m — achievements still unmatched more than three decades later.
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner?
This sitcom stars a former musician turned high-school teacher.
Who is the Steve Harvey Show?
This phrase uses 2 types of fruit preserves to describe a woman's body.
What is “Must be jelly cuz jam don’t shake like that.”
The name “Motown” comes from Detroit's nickname, referencing Michigan’s most famous industry.
What is "Motor Town"?
In 1960, she was the first African American child to attend a formerly all white school in Louisiana, William Frantz Elementary School.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This NFL wide receiver still holds records for career receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.
Who is Jerry Rice?
This comedian was known for raunchy stand-up before starring as Fred Sanford.
Who is Redd Foxx?