MADEIRA TRADITIONS
Madeira's signature treat that is often served after admissions events.
What is Strawberries and Cream?
The 2003 hit by Beyoncé includes the lyrics “Got me looking so crazy...” and helped her launch her solo career.
What is Crazy in Love?
The widely used term that refers to hair that has not been chemically straightened and is worn in its natural curl, coil, or kink pattern.
What is Virgin hair?
The movie starring Chadwick Boseman that became a cultural milestone in superhero film representation.
What is Black Panther?
The singer and actress released Ctrl, a critically acclaimed R&B album known for emotional storytelling and vulnerability.
Who is SZA?
The significance of the 13 red roses given to graduates for graduation.
What is the thirteen pioneer students at Madeira?
The 2018 song by Childish Gambino that uses powerful visuals and lyrics to comment on gun violence and racism in America.
What is This is America?
The hairstyle, which has roots in ancient African civilizations, was often used to signal tribe, age, status, or identity.
What are Cornrows?
The 2000 film that follows two childhood friends who both dream of becoming professional basketball players while navigating love and competition.
What is Love & Basketball?
The filmmaker who directed Black Panther: Wakanda Forever after Chadwick Boseman’s passing, continuing the franchise’s legacy.
Who is Ryan Coogler?
The day seniors wear black and juniors wear white.
What is Affirmation?
The Nelly song that had people wearing band-aids on their faces in the early 2000s.
What is Hot in Herre?
The protective style that became especially popular in the 1990s and 2000s, using synthetic hair to extend individual braids for long-lasting wear.
What are Box Braids?
The 2001 film starring Taraji P. Henson that explores adulthood, relationships, and responsibility in South Central L.A.
What is Baby Boy?
The actress who starred in Hidden Figures and Moonlight, and is known for choosing quiet but powerful roles.
Who is Janelle Monáe?
The annual Madeira tradition everyone looks forward to but never knows the date of.
What is Founders Day?
The Rod Wave track that shares its name with a Caribbean destination and is about love, distance, and emotional reflection.
What is Turks and Caicos?
The movement in the 2000s–2010s which encouraged people to stop chemically altering their hair and embrace natural textures like afros, coils, and curls.
What is the Natural Hair Movement?
The HBO series starring Issa Rae that follows the awkward, real-life experiences of friendship through dating and career struggles in Los Angeles.
What is Insecure?
The Maryland-born R&B artist, who is known for smooth, laid-back vocals and songs such as "Clouded" and "Gravity".
Who is Brent Faiyaz?
The student-led ASM before the all-school dinner in the evening.
What is Thanksgiving Assembly?
The Drake song had everyone getting out of their cars to dance.
What is In My Feelings?
The 1970s legal case involved a young Black girl and challenged discrimination against natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces.
What is the Crown Act?
The Netflix film starring Jamie Foxx that blends mystery, satire, and black cultural commentary.
What is They Cloned Tyrone?
The actress who starred in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Girls Trip, and is known for comedy and dramatic versatility.
Who is Regina Hall?