Sayings
One may hear this if they ask for fast food while on the way home with a parent or guardian.
What is "We have food at home" OR "Do you have fast-food money"
This sweet, traditional, southern side dish is often given the credit for producing big thighs and butts
What is Corn bread?
This musical artist is known for his captivating dance skills as well as creating the greatest selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson
This Civil Rights activist was most known for her fearless action on December 1, 1955
Who is Rosa Parks
Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Danny Glover starred in this classic film.
What is The Color Purple (1985)?
A mother might say this to remind you that she is in fact, the one who birthed you.
What is “I brought you into this world, and I can you take out”
This traditionally creole dish normally consists of sausage and rice.
What is Jambalaya?
One of the most prominent leaders of the Civil Rights. Known for his “I Have a Dream” speech given in 1963
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
She was the first Black woman to be elected to the House of Representatives.
Who is Shirley Chisolm
In this film, the main character's foot was amputated.
What is Roots (1977)
The timeless Black Parent "Curfew" for kids.
What is “before the street lights come on”
This food inspired Tiana in The Princess Frog to open her own restaurant
What is Gumbo?
Known for her innovative African - American hair care products and donations to the NAACP and various Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Who is Madam C.J. Walker)
This man was the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall
In this classic movie series, a noteworthy comedian coined the term "Pimp Down!"
What is Friday
A child may hear this after cursing, speak inappropriately, or oversharing about their personal life with an elder
What is “Im not one of your lil friends”
African and African-American enslaved people, created this Soul Food delicacy by using gastrointestinal organs.
What is Chitlins?
The first African - American model to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine in 1974
Who is Beverly Johnson
This man became the first Black lawyer in the U.S when he passed the Bar exam in 1854.
Who is John Mercer Langston
In this classic film, an African prince sets out on a voyage to find love in the United States.
What is Coming to America (1988)
A common warning adults give to children before entering a store.
What is “Don't touch nothing, Don’t ask for nothing”
The following clapback from Octavia Spencer’s character in The Help alludes to this soul food staple: “Minny don’t burn no ___”
What is fried chicken?
This television host and producer is considered the richest African American in the world. She is known for her self-titled talk show that spanned from 1986 to 2011
Who is Oprah Winfrey
Black History Month was previously called this, until 1976
What is Negro History Week?
This film was named after a feline that is known as "the ghost of the forest"
What is Black Panther