Manifestation Nation
“Yes we can” - 2008
President Barack Obama
This phrase means using words to lift yourself up and speak goals into reality.
What is “Manifestation”
“Nah” - an Activist in 1955
Rosa Parks
What civil rights activist said “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
Who is Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Who said “No such thing as a life that’s better than yours.”
Who is J Cole?
He told people “I am the greatest.“ Even before he knew he was.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
What is a phrase of positive statements that help you deal with negative feelings, thoughts, and situations
What is an Affirmation?
Who was the creator of the 1960’s unapologetic Black Pride anthem, “Say it Loud - I’m Black and I’m Proud”
Who is James Brown?
This astronaut asserted, “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations”
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison
Who said “This time next year, I'll be livin’ so good / Won't remember no pain, I swear.”
SZA
This NBA dad said his sons would be great before the world believed him.
Who is Lavar Ball
Which athlete famously said, ”I had a purpose before anyone had a opinion”, and continued to lead his team to a championship, and win.
Who is Jalen Hurts?
“By any means necessary.” These four words became a global Black rally cry from this revolutionary leader.
Who is Malcolm X?
Which apartheid activist said “It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it”
Who is Nelson Mandela?
Who said ““I’m prolific, so gifted / I’m the type that’s gon’ go get it, no kidding.””
Who is Nipsey Hussle?
This rapper tweeted in 2013 that she wanted to win Grammys. In 2023, she won 3 in one night.
Who is Megan thee Stallion?
In her song, who says, “After winter, must come spring / Change, it comes eventually.”
Lauryn Hill, Everything is Everything
This young Black activist said “I am a revolutionary” before being assassinated at 21.
Who is Fred Hampton
This gymnast used the mantra “I’m that girl” to power her in her journey to win another Olympic medal
Who is Jordan Chiles?
This artist said, “Tell these Black kids they can be who they are, dye your hair blue, sh*t I’ll even too,” mixing lyrics with liberatioN
Who is Tyler the Creator
This father famously said, “I'm going to raise two daughters who will be the best in the world.”
Who is Richard Williams?
Which writer said, “Words are things, I’m convinced. You must be careful about the words you use or the words you allow to be used in your house.”
Who is Maya Angelou
Who said “Oppressive language does more than represent violence; it is violence; does more than represent the limits of knowledge; it limits knowledge.” (The first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature)
Who is Toni Morrison
This prominent figure in the civil rights era and long serving congressman said, "Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
Who is Rep. John Lewis?
Which artist said “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business man.”
Who is Jay Z