Gospel
Known as the ‘Queen of Gospel,’ she sang classics like Move On Up a Little Higher.
Who is Mahalia Jackson?
Before flat irons took over, stylists used these stove-heated tools—curling irons and pressing combs with no spring—known for creating the sharpest curls and the smoothest press
What are Marcel Irons?
This sitcom followed Steve Urkel and the Winslow family.
What is Family Matters
This structure, completed in 1965, is St. Louis’ most iconic landmark.
What is the Gateway Arch?
If you dream about fish, someone you know is doing this.
What is being pregnant?
This gospel family group led by a powerful mother and her daughters is known for songs like Jesus Is a Love Song and Hallelujah Anyhow.
Who are the Clark Sisters?
This household product was used to polish wood furniture and make the house smell fresh on Saturdays.
Lemon Pledge
Diahann Carroll made history starring in this show as one of the first Black women in a lead TV role.
What is Julia?
This former shopping mall opened in1985 as the largest urban shopping mall in the US.
What is the St. Louis Centre?
If your right hand itches, this is coming your way.
What is money?
COGIC is short for
What is Church of God in Christ?
This candy, bought at corner stores, was 5 or 10 cents and came in flavors like grape, cherry, and blue raspberry.
What are Now & Laters?
This 1970s show starring Esther Rolle featured the Evans family living in a Chicago housing project.
What is Good Times?
This St. Louis public housing complex, built in 1954 and demolished in the 1970s, became a national symbol of failed housing policy
What is Pruitt-Igoe?
If your left eye jumps, this is about to happen.
What is Bad news?
This songwriter, known as the ‘Father of Contemporary Gospel,’ wrote We Fall Down and Take Me to the King.
Who is Kirk Franklin?
This undergarment, often worn under church dresses to keep them smooth and from clinging.
What is a slip?
This St. Louis native was known as the “Father of Rock and Roll” with hits like Johnny B. Goode.
Who is Chuck Berry?
This famous hospital once located in The Ville trained many Black nurses and doctors.
What is Homer G. Phillips Hospital?
Don’t sweep over someone’s feet or they won’t do this in the future.
What is get married?
This major annual gathering brings Church of God in Christ members together for worship, teaching, and fellowship—traditionally held in Memphis.
What is a convocation?
This loose, comfortable, flowy dress—often worn around the house—was a go-to for women.
What is a muumuu?
This iconic Black 70s film genre starred actors like Pam Grier and included movies like Foxy Brown.
What are the Blaxploitation films?
This St. Louis–born poet wrote We Real Cool and was a major voice in Black literature.
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
If you put your purse on the floor, this will happen.
What is lose money?