Music Essentials
#ForTheCulture
General Black Knowledge
Black Pioneers
Pop Culture References
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This family was known for their talented children, 5 of whom became a popular singing group in the 60's.

Who are the Jacksons?

100

a cloth headcovering, historically worn to protect hairstyles, maintain moisture, and create hair waves (360 waves) by compressing hair

What is a durag?

100
The pie we eating on thanksgiving
What is Sweet Potato Pie
100

The first black self made female billionaire

Who is Madame CJ Walker

100

This Black artist famously wore a silver glove, and said, "It don't matter if you're Black or White."

Who is Michael Jackson?

200
The first female solo artist to have seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously
Who is Nicki Minaj
200

A Japanese streetwear fashion brand, known for bold camo, shark hoodies, made popular by artist like Pharrell, Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne and Kanye West.

What is BAPE (Bathing Ape)?

200
18in, 20in, 22in
What is Bundles
200

The first African American second basemen

Who is Jackie Robinson

200
In this popular 1995 American stoner buddy film Red says, "My Grandmamma gave me this chain!"
What is Friday?
300

This genre, created post-slavery, and is the foundation of contemporary American music, and influenced the cultural and social lives of African Americans.

What is the Blues?

300

This building is a cultural and musical mecca in the heart of the Harlem neighborhood in New York City, known for its Wednesday "Amateur Night".

What is The Apollo Theatre?

300
This person who says " Im not one of your little friends"
Who is my Mom
300

This Black man discovered over 300 uses for peanuts, including soap, ink, and glue.

Who is George Washington Carver

300
This notorious film, starring Oprah Winfrey, coined the phrase "You sho' is ugly!"
What is The Color Purple?
400
This rapper was a honor student at McMain magnet school and also attended the University of Houston.
Who is Lil Wayne
400

 An American mockumentary sitcom TV series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC about a school in Philadelphia.

What is Abbott Elementary?

400
Respond to this statement: " Mom can we go to McDonalds"
What is do you got McDonalds money?
400

Her physics research led to the invention of the caller ID, call waiting, and fiber optic cables.

Who is Shirley Jackson?

400
This 2005 comedy based in Atlanta was famous for their quirky clientele. Quote: "You want a cappuccino?" "No, baby. I don't eat or drink nothing I can't spell."
What is Beauty Shop?
500
Ties the Beetles as only artist with at least 20 hot 100 top 10's in a single decade.
Who is Drake
500
"No need to ask where I'm from, you already know I represent the 'A' from my head to my toes"
What is Do It, To It?
500
This staple item is found in every black household and sometimes in Beyonce's bag.
What is hot sauce
500

This musician was the first Black artist to win a Grammy in 1958.

Who is Ella Fitzgerald

500
This 1996 comedy/parody is known for its quote: Dashiki: "Now kids, what do we say to a man that mommy just met?" Kids: "Are you my daddy?"
What is Don't Be A Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood?
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