Black Crime (In Pop Culture)
Faked an attack involving Subway, bleach, and MAGA hats.
Who is Jussie Smollett?
This band made funk feel like a spiritual experience. With hits like “Shining Star” and “Reasons,” their music often included horns, harmonies, and heavenly vibes
Who is Earth, Wind, & Fire?
This trio told us not to chase waterfalls and gave us “Creep” and “No Scrubs”
Who are TLC?
This woman refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955—and became a civil rights icon
Who is Rosa Parks?
This is the destination where Lauren traveled for her 26th birthday
Where is Puerto Vallarta?
Convicted of shooting Megan The Stallion
Who is Tory Lanez? (Free Tory 👀)
This soul crooner had the ladies fainting with “Let’s Get It On” and “Sexual Healing”. His voice was smooth, his lyrics seductive, and his legacy unforgettable
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This group had everybody practicing a cappella harmonies in their living room with hits like “End of the Road”, “Motownphilly”, and “I’ll Make Love To You”
Who are Boyz II Men?
This man gave the legendary “I Have a Dream” speech and led the March on Washington in 1963
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr?
This is the make and model of Lauren’s first car
What is is a 2007 Honda Accord?
Got shot, still walked away in heels.
Who is Megan The Stallion?
This Queen of Soul didn’t just ask for “Respect” -she spelled it out and earned it. She could go from Gospel to soul to presidential inaugurations without missing a beat
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Before she was singing “No More Drama,” this queen had the 411 and a pair of knee-high boots that changed R&B fashion forever.
Who is Mary J. Blige?
This group of Black pilots trained at Tuskegee Institute and served in World War II, becoming the first African American military aviators in U.S. history
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
This is Lauren’s favorite male actor—legendary, powerful, and always delivering
Who is Denzel Washington?
This R&B singer went from “Step in the Name of Love” to stepping into prison after decades of allegations, a Netflix documentary, and being convicted of trafficking and racketeering
Who is R Kelly?
This all-male group from Detroit wore matching suits and choreographed every spin, slide, and shoulder lean. They gave us “My Girl” and “Just My Imagination,” proving harmony was everything
Who are The Temptations?
This artist hit the scene with “You Remind Me” and “Nice & Slow,” then made everybody believe in “Confessions.” He’s still performing shirtless to this day
Who is Usher?
This woman helped lead hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. She also served as a nurse and a Union spy
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This is Lauren’s favorite sport—she’s tall, athletic, and could probably spike on you right now
What is Volleyball?
This Bad Boy mogul once danced in shiny suits, but now he’s being sued by multiple people for abuse, and a leaked video of him attacking Cassie had the internet collectively yelling, “Lock him UP”!
This legendary group gave us “For the Love of You” and “Footsteps in the Dark”
Who are the Isley Brothers?
This group’s debut single was “Weak,” but their vocals were strong. They also taught us how to “kick off our shoes and relax our feet.”
Who is Monica?
This self-taught entrepreneur became the first Black female millionaire in America from her haircare empire
Who is Madam C.J Walker?
This is Lauren’s favorite season—fitting for someone cool, calm, and collected
What is winter?