TV Shows
In the 90's hit The Fresh Prince of Belair, what is Jeffrey's job?
What is a Butler?
Which legendary R&B artist didn't want "no hateration, holleration in this dancerie"?
What is Mary J. Blige?
"You is smart, you is kind, you is important."
What is "The Help"?
This woman is credited with helping to spark the Civil Rights movement when she refused to give up her public bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama. What is her name?
Who is Rosa Parks?
This family member is known to eat cake for breakfast and never misses an opportunity to sing and dance along...even if there's no music. Who is it?
Who is Mikayla?
This popular show, set in 1970s Chicago, starred Jimmie Walker and a young Janet Jackson
What is Good Times?
Founded as Tamla Records in 1959, this popular record label founded by Berry Gordy Jr. is responsible for some of favorite musicians. What is the name of this label?
What is Motown Records?
“I'm poor, black, I might even be ugly, but dear God, I'm here. I'm here.”
What is The Color Purple?
This woman, was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana and became wealthy after inventing a line of African American hair care products. What is her name?
Who is Madame C.J. Walker?
A few weeks back, Grandma won her first uno game and blew us all away with her karaoke performance. Name the song she sung for karaoke.
What is "My Girl"?
The comedy show, Sanford & Son, is centered on a hilarious father and son duo who are partners in a junk dealer business. Fred Sampson's character is famously known for saying what quote when he faked a heart attack?
What is "I'm Coming Elizabeth"?
Finish the next line to this popular 90s song: "'Cause my heart starts beating triple time with thoughts of loving you on my mind..."
What is "I can't figure out just what to do, when the cause and cure is you..."?
"RICKKYYYYYY!"
What is Boyz in Da Hood?
This woman made history as the first major party African American candidate and the first female candidate for president of the United States. What is her name?
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
Grandpa, is definitely one of the green thumbs in our family. What are two things currently growing in his garden?
What are beans, and/or collards, and/or flowers?
A Different World aired in the 80's as a spin-off of the equally popular Cosby Show. What is the name of the fictional college depicted in this series?
What is Hillman College?
This vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan helped to define the city's Motown sound of the 1960s. Founded by Levi Stubbs, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson, and Lawrence Payton; what is the name of this group?
What is the Four Tops?
"Ain't nobody coming to see you, Otis!"
What is The Temptations?
This historian, scholar, educator and publisher created Negro History Week in 1926 which blossomed into what we now recognize as Black History Month.
What's their name?
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
This family member is currently doing the lord's work to expand our family, and has been dealing with food cravings in the process. What is the most recent food they requested from their mother?
What is Cheesecake?
This 90's show centered on the lives of six friends living single-ish in NYC. What are the FIRST and LAST names of the four leading ladies in this show?
Khadija James
Sinclair James
Maxine Shaw
Regine Hunter
This singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader rose to fame in the 60's and currently holds the record as the most sampled artist of all time.
Name the artist.
What is James Brown?
"I don't have to do nothin' but stay black and die!"
What is Lean on Me?
Who is Esther Jones?
This family member is currently working on an art piece. What is the name of the angel they are depicting?
Who is Gabriel?