Celebrity Siblings
This brother and sister are the only siblings to (individually) achieve global fame, and had to Scream about it.
Who are Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson?
Confirmed by most to be the number one Black sitcom of all time.
What is 'The Cosby Show'?
The Black National Anthem.
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing?
Spencer and Shelby were born in this city.
What is Stamford?
This ain't Texas (woo), ain't no hold 'em (hey)
So lay your cards down, down, down, down
What is 'Texas Hold 'Em'?
While this sister has 35 Grammy wins, her sibling has always fought her battles.
Who are Beyonce and Solange Knowles?
The first weekly series to feature an African-American female lead.
What is Julia?
This leader served in the United States House of Representatives as the representative from Georgia's 5th Congressional District for approximately 33 years until his passing.
Who is John Robert Lewis?
Nana and Pop Pop went to this college.
What is South Carolina State College?
I'll never beat you, I'll never lie
And if you're evil, I'll forgive you by and by 'cause
What is 'I Would Die 4 U'?
This brother and sister team were destined for the entertainment industry, having a director father and a screenwriter mother (Hint...Shelby you know personally)
Who are Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal?
This comedy's characters included Gina, Bruh Man, and Sheneneh.
What is 'Martin'?
Also known as 'Freedom Day', this holiday celebrates the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.
What is Juneteenth?
Maala and G-Poppa got married in this city.
What is Columbia?
What I'm about to say
Could mean the world's disaster
Could change your joy and laughter to tears and pain
What is 'Love's In Need of Love Today'?
As only two of a complete comedy family, this brother created In Living Color while this brother is given co-creator credit.
Who are Keenan Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayons?
Mookie's Job in Do the Right Thing.
What is a pizza delivery man?
Black History Month was created by Carter G. Woodson, originally as "Negro History Week", and coincides with the birthdays of these two historical figures; Abraham Lincoln and this person.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Uncle Gary grew up in this town.
What is Binghamton?
I was born like this
Since one like this, immaculate conception
I transform like this, perform like this
What is 'DNA'?
This brother died of leukemia at the age of 57, while his brother remains active to this day.
Who are Charlie Murphy and Eddie Murphy?
In the movie Get Out, the name of the world where people were trapped.
What is the sunken place?
This U.S. Supreme Court's 1896 decision established a "separate but equal" doctrine in public education.
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
This pastor married Maala and G-Poppa AND Uncle Gary and Aunt Libby.
Who is Rev Ed McDowell?
I don't need no dreams when I'm by your side, ooh-ooh
Every moment takes me to paradise
Darling, let me hold you
I'll warm you in my arms and melt your fears away
What is 'Baby Be Mine'?