Brands
Bodyguards
Black Royalty
"B"eginnings
The Cookout
100

Du-rags or stocking caps are used to accelerate the development of these.  "Dreamworld Boo Boo," "Titan," and "King J" are some of the most popular brands.    

What are waves?

100

He played alongside the fictional Rachel Marron, an  Academy-Award nominated actress and superstar being sent death threats by a stalker in this 1992 box office hit.  

Who is Kevin Costner?

100

Eddie Murphy plays this fictional royal character in this 1988 romantic comedy about a son in search of a wife across the Atlantic.  

Who is Prince Akeem?

100

This name for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 

What is the "Blacksonian?"

100

The Anthem.  

What is "Before I Let Go?"

200

Daymond John started this now well-known brand in his mother's house.  She had to take out a second mortgage to fulfill the orders.    

What is "FUBU?"

200

At some point in time, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Muhammad Ali had this "one and only" help them "not talk to strangers?" He's now a self-proclaimed, born-again Christian. 

Who is Mr. T?

200

Known as "Queen Bey," she even has a savage beyhive of followers. 

Who is Beyoncé? 

200

Get to the root, literally and figuratively.  One-stop shop for gossip.  Plan to be here 2-3 hours minimum.  Females only.

What is the beauty shop?

200

The only meaningful game; pick your partner wisely.

What is Spades?

300

While some brands struggle to black male athletes, this one just does it, even through scandals.  Shoes for Jordan, a golf line for Tiger Woods, and apparel for Colin Kaepernick.     

What is Nike?

300

This type of protein interacts as a molecular bodyguard to synuclein.  Also the name given to your parent when he or she comes on a field trip, not to be confused with Auntie Rona.

What is a chaperone? 

300

Synonymous with a royal shade, he was named after his father's jazz combo and wrote, "The Glamorous Life," "I Feel for You," and "How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore."  In 1987, his sister sued him for stealing lyrics.  Colorful indeed.  

Who is Prince?

300

Not a shortened form of "babe," but "bae" means this.  

What is "before anything else?"
300

If you want ribs, sit at ______  _____ "table."   

What is the "grown folks?"

400

Baller alert.  You don't have to be from Detroit to get it.  Some call this the quintessential black man's car.  Some data has shown that 2% of all of them sold in the United States are sold to us.  Ndamukong Suh drove one to his momma's house in a Superbowl ad. 

What is the the 300?

400

"Dora milaje" serve as the elite female personal body guards to this Wakandan leader.

Who is the Black Panther?  

400

"FFL" in this instance does not stand for Fantasy Football League or a Federal Firearms License in this instance.  Michelle Obama has graciously embraced this bestowed title since leaving the White House in 2017. 

What is the Forever First Lady?

400

Diabetes and Hypertension are more common in blacks than whites.  This word precedes both indicators of "sugar" and "pressure" and may indicate either disease.  Watch your diet.      

What is blood?

400

You know you cannot bring something if you want a plate to go.  Knowing your side dish must be on the pre-approved list, you stay away from this Kraft variety unless you know how to doctor it up.  

What is Mac and Cheese?

500

One wrong move and you will get eaten alive in this merciless microblogging social network.  

What is Black Twitter?

500

Known in a familial sense as "Big Mike," he originally started his career as a body guard before transitioning to action.  In fact, this man was hired to be the Notorious B.I.G.'s bodyguard the night he was shot, but swapped with a friend. 

Who is Michael Clarke Duncan?

500

Queen Candace and the Queen of Sheba mentioned in the Bible are thought to have hailed from this modern day country, also known as the "Horn of Africa."   

What is Ethiopia?

500

A satirical comedy-drama written to examine the stereotypical depictions of Black people in both historical and contemporary American film and television productions.  Also how you feel when you studied for a test, but the score does not show. 

What is "Bamboozled?"

500

Unlike your 9-to-5, it is acceptable to show up without regard to ____ .

What is "time?"

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