Black-isms
BLACKronyms
Black Television
Alfretta
2023 Black History
100

The most common thing seen on the front of a fan in a Black church.

What is: the local funeral home contact information

100

BISS

(When you ask your parent "why" about anything and they would say this)

What is: Because I Said So

100

What did George Jefferson Call his wife?

What is: "Weezy"

100

Favorite color?

What is : pink 

100

What what the name of the viral trend that took place on Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour?

What is: The Mute Challenge

200

Something Black people often say with jubilation when they find a parking spot up front after circling the parking lot for a while.

What is: "Look at God!!" (See also "Won't He do it?!")

200

DYHMDM

(When you ride past a fast food restaurant, your parent may say this)

What is: Do You Have McDonald's Money

200

What is the name of Khadijah's magazine in the tv show living single?

What is: Flavor 

200

How many grandchildren does Alfretta have? 

What is : 4 grandchildren 

200

Which tennis player won her first Grand Slam title in the 2023 US Open, making her the youngest American to win since Serena Williams in 1999.

Who is: Coco Gauff

300

What is the recipe for any ailment in a Black Household?

What is: Drink Some Ginger ale and go lay down

300

DILLBBTF 

(Anytime you try to outsmart your mama, she says this)

What is: Do I Look Like Boo Boo the Fool?

300

In which comedian-led sitcom does the star both narrate the show and address the audience simply as “America”?

What is: The Bernie Mac Show

300

What year did Alfretta retire from teaching?

When is : 2022

300

This iconic bat signal or Black Signal has become a symbol of needing assistance — a bat signal or Black signal. If you get in trouble, throw your hat high up in the air, and Black people will come to your aid.

This signal was first initiated in what famous battle?

What is: The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl of 2023?

400

Phrase said by old school preachers after reading the selected text for the sermon but before "you may take your seats."

What is: "May God add a blessing to the readers, hearers, and doers of His word!"

400

SCBIGYSTCA

(When you are in trouble and you make the mistake of letting tears fall from your eyes and your parent sees you they might say this)


What is: Stop Crying Before I Give You Something To Cry About

400

What does Issa Rae's character on the show Insecure like to do in front of mirrors?

What is: Rap

400

What year did Alfretta win Miss WCJC?

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400

The Disney Live-Action Remake of The Little Mermaid released earlier this year starred which young actress with red hair?

Who is: Halle Bailey

500

Act it out: When you chew something hot, instead of spitting it out what do you do?

What is: "saskahahkaha"

500

SWHHW

(The first thing that Black people say when they are about to lie)

What is: So What Had Happened Was

500

“Good Times,” a sitcom following a family of five in Chicago, starred comedian Jimmie Walker as eldest son J.J. Evans. What was his signature catchphrase?

What is: "Dy-no-mite!"

500

What is the first School Alfretta Taught At?

What is : Northside elementary 

500

What is the name of the 23 year old Women's 2023 100m world champion track star?

Bonus: She still hasn't broken the fastest time (10.49 secs) run by a woman in track and field- who still holds this title?

Who is: Sha'Carri Richardson


Bonus: Who is: Florence Griffith-Joyner "Flo-Jo"

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