FOR THE CULTURE
Beyoncé began her career as part of this girl group.
What is Destiny’s Child?
“I’m going down…”
“…’cause you ain’t around, baby.” (Mary J. Blige)
The letters in YMCA stand for this.
What is Young Men's Christian Association?
This cheesy snack leaves orange dust on your fingers.
What are Cheetos?
This colorful stretchy toy was the craze and claimed it could “walk down stairs.”
What is a Slinky?
This animated Disney film features Tiana, the first Black Disney princess.
What is The Princess and the Frog?
“At first I was afraid, I was petrified…”
“Kept thinkin’ I could never live without you by my side…” (Gloria Gaynor)
These are the core values of the YMCA.
What is Caring, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, (and faith)?
This candy comes in red, blue, yellow, purple, and green packets and is known for its sour punch.
What are Skittles?
This boy band told us, “I Want It That Way.”
Who are the Backstreet Boys?
This iconic comedian created the characters Sheneneh Jenkins and Jerome on his hit 90s sitcom.
Who is Martin Lawrence?
“This is how we do it…”
“…it’s Friday night and I feel all right.” (Montell Jordan)
The YMCA helped create this holiday.
What is Father's Day?
A classic vending-machine combo: pretzels filled with peanut butter.
What are Combos?
The sitcom starring Will Smith as a West Philly teen who moves to Bel-Air.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This musician, known for hits like “Purple Rain,” famously changed his name to a symbol.
Who is Prince?
“All my life, I prayed for someone like you…”
“And I thank God that I—finally found you.” (K-Ci & JoJo)
The YMCA was invented in this European city.
What is London?
This rolled tortilla chip snack is known for being extremely spicy and comes in a fiery red bag.
What are Takis?
This game system introduced us to Mario Kart 64.
What is the Nintendo 64?
This groundbreaking TV show created by Issa Rae highlights the friendship, careers, and relationships of two Black women in LA.
What is Insecure?
“Say my name, say my name…”
“…if no one is around you, say baby I love you.” (Destiny’s Child)
This sport was invented by the YMCA.
What is basketball?
Known as a “gas station classic,” this spicy, chewy meat snack is often sold in long sticks or packs.
What is a Slim Jim or beef jerky?
This film starring Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps tells the story of a DJ competition and the dangers of peer pressure.
What is Juice?