Artists
This flamboyant artist shouted “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom!” in his hit “Tutti Frutti.”
Who is Little Richard?
This TV show featured a predominantly Black cast and was set in a Chicago housing project.
What is “Good Times”?
A campaign featured Tyrese Gibson singing on a bus, launching his entertainment career.
What is Coca Cola 1994 commercial
This phrase from Soul Train host Don Cornelius closed every show.
What is “Love, peace, and soul!”
This hairstyle, popularized in the 1960s and ’70s, became a symbol of Black pride.
What is the Afro?
This singer became known as the “High Priestess of Soul.”
Who is Nina Simone?
This show followed six friends navigating life in a fictional HBCU.
What is “A Different World”?
This fizzy treat combines Coke and vanilla ice cream.
What is a Coke float?
Martin’s catchphrase when kicking someone out of his apartment.
What is “Get ta steppin’!”
This heated tool was used to straighten hair at home and in salons.
What is a hot comb?
Known as the “Queen of Disco,” she sang hits like “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls.”
Who is Donna Summer?
In a famous scene, Kunta Kinte refuses to accept this slave name.
What is Toby?
This city is home to Coca-Cola’s headquarters and a hub of Black culture.
What is Atlanta?
This chant from Arsenio’s audience became a signature sound of his show.
What is “Woof! Woof! Woof!”
S-shaped sculpted hairstyle
What are finger waves?
Released the hit song “Purple Rain” and changed his name to a symbol in the 1990s.
Who is Prince?
This actor became the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor in 1964.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
Known for its “Obey Your Thirst” campaign.
What is Sprite?
In Madea’s Family Reunion, this phrase was used to describe the lavish wedding setup
What is “I give you… Paris in springtime”?
Hair smoothly tucked and rolled upward
What is a French roll?
This disco queen released “I’m Every Woman” in 1978.
Who is Chaka Khan?
This sitcom featured a junk dealer and his son in Watts, Los Angeles.
What is “Sanford and Son”?
Originally sold in pharmacies as a health tonic, this fizzy drink evolved into one of the world’s most popular beverages.
What is soda?
Bernadine delivers this cold-blooded line to her husband, letting him know she’s done playing nice
What is, Hell I’m not worried you on the other hand should be?
Protective style, often worn in straight rows or patterns
What are braids?