🔊 SAY IT LOUD (Classic Black Sayings)
Your mom says this when you ask for McDonald’s.
“You got McDonald’s money?”
He said “I have a dream.”
Fried, crispy, and goes great with hot sauce.
Fried Chicken
These go in your hair — twists, plaits, or cornrows.
Braids
This amazing singer was the first Black Disney princess in The Princess and the Frog.
Princess Tiana
What your grandma says when you’re crying too loud.
“Stop all that hollerin’!”
She’s our forever First Lady.
Michelle Obama
This red drink is always at cookouts.
Kool-Aid
You wear this on your head to protect your hair (waves).
Durag
This girl raps, teaches, and helps kids learn on her YouTube channel.
Gracie from Gracie's Corner
You’re acting up and your mom says, “I’m not one of your...”
“...little friends!”
He played Black Panther and said “Wakanda Forever.”
Chadwick Boseman
Mac and _______ — the cookout combo.
Cheese
These classic sneakers are named after a basketball legend.
Jordans
These college bands are loud, dance hard, and wear cool uniforms.
HBCU Marching Bands
Someone’s outfit is 🔥, you say, "Ok, you got that..."
"DRIP!"
She sings, dances, and runs the world.
Beyonce
You eat this sweet orange dish at Thanksgiving.
Candied Yams or Sweet Potatoes
Big, round earrings your auntie always wears.
Hoops
This city was full of successful Black-owned businesses and called Black Wall Street.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
You’re telling the truth, and they say this word.
"FACTS!"
He made Spider-Man look like us in Into the Spider-Verse.
Miles Morales
These greens take a long time to cook but taste amazing.
Collard Greens
This is where you wear your Sundays Best
Church
He created the Super Soaker — a water gun that changed summer forever.
Lonnie Walker