African-American Firsts
"Got" It
Bimmers, Benzes, and Biases (Include One In Response)
Characters
"Black"
400
"Here she is, Miss America" the birth certificate prophetically reads. The first black woman named Miss America in 1983 (there was another). The Miss America Organization later apologized to her in 2015- 32 years later following her tendered resignation. Better late than never for this "Colors of the Wind-" performing turned "Desperate Housewife?"
Who is Vanessa Williams?
400
Ooooh. I think your self-respect might be gone. Let me get a closer look. Ooooh. Your ankles are broken. He just crossed you over and made layup. The onlooker might say this.
What is "you got shook?"
400
This type that may be hidden or implicit. Can be autonomous, universal, and deeply engrained.
What is "Unconscious Bias?"
400
Although it might have been first used on LaVerne & Shirley, this character nickname, catchphrase caught fire when it was made famous on Empire. It's the name Cookie gives one woman that thinks she is cute or special.
Who is "Boo Boo Kitty?"
400
"Baaaahhh." You did not get invited to the cookout, the wedding, or even to tonight's fun and games. You are oftentimes left out. You might be one of these.
What is the "Black Sheep?"
800
Love and Peace. Or should we say literature and peace. The type of prize bestowed upon Ellen Johnson, Toni Morrison, Dr. Ralph Bunche, Sir William Arthur Lewis, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Established in 1895.
What is the Nobel Prize?
800
Some might say you are hopelessly in love. The older generation might say you got a love jones. Either way, you have a thing for somebody and they might put it this way. Usher made the phrase a hit when he sang about on his 2001's 8701 album.
What is "U got it bad?"
800
The vehicle model hyped in the song heard here.
What is a "G Wagon?"
800
Everybody know her by her kids. Her kids act up. Robin finds this out quickly in 1992. You cannot take them anywhere, including "Fun World."
Who is "Bébé?"
800
Karen don't have any. There are a lot of mixes, but there is no secret potion. Urban dictionary terms this, "the art of pure, unadulterated dopeness" that every black woman exudes.
What is "Black Girl Magic?"
1299
Who dat? You partially have Mary Van Brittan Brown to thank for knowing who is at your door without opening it up. Before Ring and Nest, this nurse invented a system that used a camera that could slide into and look through peepholes at front doors. Now, you just have hit a button to monitor what became a precursor to this.
What is a Home Security System?
1299
What you say when your kids make a lot of noise running up and down the stairs before you get up. Or to a co-worker that throws you under the bus in front of the boss and others.
What is "He/She/You got some nerve?"
1299
Sports Activity Vehicles. Grand Coupes. Some say we are fascinated with it. 1-Z. No A, B, or C.
What is a "Bimmer/BMW?"
1299
He's black and he went to Harvard. You check two boxes by hiring this two-in-one unicorn. He is a package deal. 30 Rock pens the fictional character James Spurlock with this punny "two-word" nickname.
What is a "Toofer?"
1299
The sitcom seen here...
What is "black•ish?"
1600
"Baby, it's cold outside." Or with today's climate, she might would say, "warm" as in global warming. Affectionately known as, "The First Lady of Song," she was the first female to win multiple Grammy awards. "A-Tisket A-Tasket," she did end up finding "-her yellow basket" and 11 more Grammys.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
1600
You want and ask for a Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, and french fries, but Mom says you are not going out . She says, "we leftover meatloaf." What your mom will ask you (1/2).
What is "You got McDonald's Money?"
1600
Banned airplane maker in 1918. Began producing farm equipment, household items, and even railway brakes. Premiered 1602e at the 1972 Olympic Games.
What is "BMW?"
1600
Someone you respect. Someone who is at the top of his game, in-charge. Often thought to be leader. He knows what he wants, goes after it, and people respect his hustle. Steve Harvey was affectionately referred to as this on his own Steve Harvey Show.
What is "Boss Man?"
1600
"Hold On," a change is coming. Originally from Minneapolis/St. Paul circa 1969, this group is definitely "Optimistic." as heard here. Cynthia Johnson and Ann Nesby are alumni.
Who are "the Sounds of Blackness?"
2000
Born in 1731, he was a self-educated mathematician and astronomer that earned distinction in science. Accomplishments include the successful prediction of a solar eclipse, publishing his own almanac, and surveying Washington, D.C. Born into chains he was not, but challenge Jefferson's hypocrisy he did.
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
2000
Beauty. Brains. Attitude. Style. These are all inheritable daughter traits. Simply put- this is how you would explain the origins of anything.
What is, "she got it from her momma?"
2000
"We can discuss sexism in survival situations when I get back." Until then, life finds a way in this exclusive brand seen in Jurassic Park and World World.
What is "Mercedes-Benz?"
2000
The main title character seen here.
Who is "Black Lightning?"
2000
That's not burnt. It was melted in butter and dredged in a combination of herbs and spices, before being cooked in a hot pan (traditionally cast iron).
What is "blackened?"