Back in the Day
This type of music and dance show featured young people dancing to soul and R&B hits in the 70s.
What is Soul Train?
This fast-food chain, famous for its seasoned fries, was founded by African American entrepreneur Don Barden.
What is Checkers?
This crispy fried dish is often the centerpiece of Sunday meals.
What is fried chicken?
This leader gave the “I Have a Dream” speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Finish the saying: “Each one…”
What is teach one?
This was a popular hairstyle in the 60s and 70s symbolizing pride and identity.
What is an Afro?
This restaurant chain is known for chicken and waffles and has roots in Harlem.
What is Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles?
This baked pasta dish is made with cheese and sometimes eggs for richness.
What is mac and cheese?
This month is dedicated to celebrating Black history in the U.S.
What is Black History Month?
Finish the phrase: “We’ve come too far to…”
What is turn back now?
Many families gathered around this device to listen to music and news before smartphones.
What is a radio?
This popular soul food dish includes slow-cooked greens often seasoned with smoked meat.
What are collard greens?
This cornbread-based dish is often served as a side during holiday meals.
What is dressing (or stuffing)?
This historic event in 1963 brought thousands to Washington, D.C. for civil rights.
What is the March on Washington?
Finish the saying: “A closed mouth don’t…”
What is get fed?
This was a popular social gathering with music, food, and dancing, often held at home.
What is a house party?
This sweet drink, often red in color, is commonly served at family gatherings and cookouts.
What is Kool-Aid?
This slow-cooked dish often includes beef, potatoes, and carrots.
What is pot roast?
This woman refused to give up her seat on a bus in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Finish the phrase: “Keep your head to the…”
What is sky?
This record format was widely used before CDs and played on turntables.
What is a vinyl record?
This dessert, made with sweet potatoes and spices, is a staple at many holiday dinners.
What is sweet potato pie?
This seafood dish, popular in coastal communities, includes shrimp, corn, and sausage.
What is a seafood boil?
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment?
Finish the saying: “Trouble don’t…”
What is last always?