Say my name
This floral name became a 90s favorite, inspired by the actress who played the chic Whitley Gilbert on A Different World.
What is Jasmine?
Known as "Motor City," this Michigan destination birthed the legendary record label that brought the "Sound of Young America" to the world.
What is Detroit?
This milestone is often toasted with a first legal drink
What is 21?
Invented by a Creole apothecary in the 1830s using his secret family bitters, this rye whiskey drink is officially the state cocktail of Louisiana.
What is Sazerac?
At the 1968 Olympics, these two athletes surprised the world by raising black-gloved fists on the podium to protest racial injustice.
Who are Tommie Smith and John Carlos?
Often chosen to honor a boxing legend and "The Greatest," this Arabic name means "High" or "Exalted."
What is Ali?
Known as the "Birthplace of Jazz," this city’s Congo Square was once the only place in the U.S. where enslaved Africans could openly drum and dance.
What is New Orleans?
This Stevie Wonder hit was originally written as a social protest to lobby for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday to become a national holiday.
What is “Happy Birthday”?
Dubbed the "Official Soul Food Drink," this sugary beverage is traditionally ordered by its vibrant color rather than its fruit flavor.
What is Red Kool aid?
This legendary singer surprised fans at the 2016 BET Awards by performing "Freedom" barefoot in a pool of water alongside Kendrick Lamar.
Who is Beyonce?
This "virtue" name reached peak popularity in the early 2000s, largely inspired by a Houston-based "Child" of a group led by Beyoncé Knowles.
What is Destiny?
This "Windy City" was the destination for millions during the Great Migration and became the home base for Ebony Magazine.
What is Chicago?
This two-word term describes a birthday where you turn the same age as the date you were born (e.g., turning 25 on the 25th).
What is a Golden Birthday?
This Cognac is so beloved in the culture that it’s been name-checked in hundreds of rap songs, famously serving as the "fuel" for 2Pac’s lyrics.
What is Hennessy?
In 1991, this director surprised Hollywood when his film Boyz n the Hood made him the first Black person nominated for Best Director.
Who is John Singleton?
Popularized during the Black Power movement, this Arabic name meaning "Noble" or "Generous" was famously held by a Laker legend who was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.
What is Kareem?
This neighborhood in Upper Manhattan became a global center for Black art and literature during a "Renaissance" in the 1920s.
What is Harlem?
If you were born on this specific "bonus" date in February, you technically only get to celebrate on your actual birthday once every four years.
What is February 29th (or Leap Day)?
Invented at Pat O'Brien's in the French Quarter, this potent rum-and-passion-fruit cocktail is named after the glass it's served in
What is a Hurricane?
This iconic sitcom theme song begins with the narrator's mother getting scared and sending him to live with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.
What is Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This biblical name, meaning "Supplanter," was the most frequent name given to Black men in the early 20th century and is shared by the "Godfather of Soul."
What is James?
Often called "The Black Mecca," this Southern hub is home to the Sweet Auburn district and the world's largest consortium of HBCUs.
What is Atlanta?
For your 16th, you might get the keys to the car; for this milestone, you get the "keys to the city" and your first official AARP invitation.
What is a 50th?
This Tennessee whiskey brand is named for the formerly enslaved man who actually taught Jack Daniel how to distill.
What is uncle nearest?
What is James doing for his birthday?
GOING TO NOLA BABY!