Music & Movements
Bob Dylan’s protest songs became anthems for this 1960s movement.
Civil Rights Movement
Blue jeans became a symbol of rebellion thanks to stars like James Dean in this decade.
1950s
In the 1950s this became a popular slang term during this jazz-influenced decade.
"Cool"
This K-pop group became the first to top the Billboard Hot 100.
BTS
This ancient Indian practice of physical and spiritual discipline saw a resurgence on Instagram during the pandemic.
Yoga
Beyoncé’s “Formation” sparked conversations around this social justice movement.
Black Lives Matter
Hijab fashion influencers challenge stereotypes while celebrating this aspect of identity.
Religious Identity
“Throwing shade” means doing this in a subtle or stylish way.
Insulting or criticizing
Shakira brought Colombian rhythms to the global stage with this 2006 World Cup anthem.
"Hips Don't Lie"
In 2021, this sea shanty went viral on TikTok, sparking a global trend of collaborative singing.
"The Wellerman"
Punk rock in the 1970s was closely tied to this anti-establishment ethos.
Anarchism
The zoot suit was popular among Chicano youth and became a flashpoint during riots in this U.S. city.
Los Angeles
“YOLO,” popularized by Drake, stands for this phrase.
You Only Live Once
This Nigerian artist’s hit “Essence” became the first Afrobeats song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Wizkid
This traditional Mexican food became a TikTok sensation thanks to its cheesy, crispy, dunkable appeal.
Birria Tacos
Fela Kuti pioneered Afrobeat while challenging corruption in this country.
Nigeria
This Japanese street style blends punk, Lolita, and Victorian aesthetics.
Harajuku
“On fleek” originally described this perfectly groomed facial feature.
Eyebrows
Rihanna was born in this Caribbean country.
Barbados
This traditional West African fabric, often worn during protests and celebrations, went viral during Black Lives Matter demonstrations.
Kente Cloth
This genre, born in the Bronx in the 1970s, became a global voice for marginalized communities.
Hip-hop
The Black is Beautiful movement embraced natural hair and Afrocentric fashion during this pivotal decade.
1960s
“Tea,” as in “spill the tea,” refers to this kind of information.
Gossip
This Indian actor became a global ambassador for Bollywood and hosted “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
Amitabh Bachchan
This app’s “#BlackoutTuesday” campaign flooded social media with black squares to protest racial injustice.