The Cookout Chronicles
This cheesy, baked side dish is the ultimate test of a cook’s skills at any family gathering.
What is Macaroni and Cheese?
No matter the event, when this 2011 song by DJ Casper comes on, the entire family must slide to the left and criss-cross.
What is the "Cha Cha Slide"?
She famously refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955, sparking a historic civil rights boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This fictional, fictional tech-advanced African nation is ruled by King T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther.
What is Wakanda?
If a parent tells you that you have "money," it usually means you left this wide open, letting all the cold air out.
What is the front door?
No cookout or family reunion is complete without a high-stakes, loud-talking tournament of one of these classic tabletop games.
What is Dominos Or Spades?
Known as the "King of Pop," this iconic artist gave us hits like Thriller, Billie Jean, and the Moonwalk.
Who is Michael Jackson?
He made history in 2008 by becoming the 44th President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
In the hit 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith's character famously moves from this Pennsylvania city.
What is West Philadelphia?
This short phrase is used when someone tells a story that is completely true and accurate, often followed by "and that’s on period."
What is "No cap"?
According to unspoken cookout rules, you are strictly forbidden from eating this cold, creamy side dish if you don't know exactly who made it.
What is Potato Salad?
Frankie Beverly and this legendary band created "Before I Let Go," the unofficial anthem of every Black family function since 1981.
Who is Maze?
This brilliant scientist invented over 300 uses for peanuts, revolutionized agriculture, and taught at the Tuskegee Institute.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This 1997 movie stars Nia Long and Larenz Tate and features an unforgettable poetry night scene centered around the poem "Blues 4 Nina."
What is Love Jones?
When an elder looks at a child and says "You’ve been here before," they are implying the child has this kind of personality.
What is an "Old Soul"?
This sweet, refreshing beverage flavor is a staple at gatherings, though everyone argues over whether to use the powder packet or brew it from tea leaves.
What is Sweet Tea?
This global superstar, affectionately known as "Queen Bey," made history with her Homecoming performance at Coachella.
Who is Beyoncé?
This fast-talking, legendary heavyweight boxing champion was known as "The Greatest" and famously advised to "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This beloved animated Disney movie features Princess Tiana, a talented chef working hard to open her own restaurant in New Orleans.
What is The Princess and the Frog?
This phrase is the proper, respectful way to greet a close family friend who isn't biologically related to you, but is treated like a parent's sibling.
What is "Auntie" or "Uncle"?
This specific type of cake, often flavored with vanilla and baked in a circular, ridged pan, is a Sunday dinner and holiday tradition.
What is a Pound Cake?
Originally recorded by James Weldon Johnson, this powerful song is widely known and sung as the Black National Anthem.
What is "Lift Every Voice and Sing"?
Born Isabella Baumfree, this passionate abolitionist and women's rights activist delivered the famous 1851 speech, "Ain't I a Woman?"
Who is Sojourner Truth?
This mockumentary-style comedy series created by Quinta Brunson follows a group of dedicated teachers in a Philadelphia public school.
What is Abbott Elementary?
If a relative warns you, "Don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing," they are quoting a famous idiom about keeping this a secret.
What are your plans/business/moves?