BLACK HISTORY & EXCELLENCE
"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?"
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
SOCIAL MEDIA & SCREENS
CULTURE & SLANG
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The first African American to serve as Vice President of the U.S.
Who is Kamala Harris?
100
A warning that trouble is coming if you don’t stop?
What is... “Keep on and see what happens.”
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When we switch how we talk or act depending on who we're around, it's called this.
What is code-switching?
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I’m not addicted to my phone, I just do this every morning before I even get out of bed.
What is "doom scroll" or check my notifications?
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If something is fire, we say this instead.
What is “it’s giving” or “that’s lit”?
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Known as “The Peanut Man,” he had over 300 peanut inventions.
George Washington Carver
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What a Black mama says when they warn you to stop looking mad or annoyed?
What is... “Fix your face.”
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Finish the statement, "Say it loud..."
What is "I'm Black and I'm proud"?
200
It’s the platform know for its crazy filters...
What is Snapchat?
200
A term of strength used for Black women in our community, often said proudly.
What is “Black girl magic”?
300
This historic college group of schools is known for nurturing Black excellence.
What are HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)?
300
What Black parents say to tell you to mind your business and don’t talk back to adults?
What is... "Stay out of grown folks business!" or “Stay in a child’s place.”
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When you're the only Black student in class, you might feel this.
What is isolated, unseen, or anything you just said?
300
Parents think this app is just for dancing, but it's where we learn news, fashion, and life advice.
What is TikTok?
300
This phrase means you are feeling something subtly or partly... [I'm feeling it, but I'm not feeling it.]
What is "low key"?
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This law protects Black students and employees from hair-based discrimination.
What is the CROWN Act?
400
What do your parents say when they think you're acting grown or cocky?
“You feeling yourself.” or "You ain't grown."
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A type of small but harmful, subtle racial insults or stereotypes?
What are Microaggressions?
400
Adults say, "go hang out with your friend in real life," but this is how we hang out with friends from anywhere.
What is FaceTime or online gaming?
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A slang word used for agreement or affirmation...
What is “period”?
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This activist coined the phrase “Black Power” during the Civil Rights Movement.
Sto
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This is something your parents might say when you've crossed the line and they are warning you about who is in charge.
"I am not one of your little friends."
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Finish the phrase “We have to work twice as hard” ...
What is "to get just as far."
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This common rule about screen time makes no sense to us...
“You can’t use your phone after 9pm!” or only 2 hours of phone time a day.
(My whole life is on my phone, even calming down or praying?)
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If someone’s being dramatic, you might say this.
What is... "being extra" or "doing the most" or "that's crazy work"