Movies
This coming-of-age movie stars Regina Hall and Marsai Martin, who magically switches ages.
Little
This man delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington in 1963.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Known for hits like “Single Ladies” and “Crazy In Love,” she is one of the top-selling music artists in history.
Beyonce
A comfort food dish made with elbow pasta and cheese sauce.
Mac N Cheese
This phrase is used when you agree strongly with someone’s statement.
Period (or “Facts”)
This film won Best Picture at the 2019 Academy Awards, centered around a superhero from Wakanda.
Black Panther
This 2008 presidential candidate became the first Black U.S. president.
Barack Obama
This artist revolutionized pop music in the 1980s with albums like Thriller and Bad.
Micheal Jackson
A popular stew made with okra, tomatoes, and various meats, often associated with Creole and Cajun cooking.
Gumbo
To Gossip or news
Tea
This 2001 film follows the lives of two friends from different backgrounds, played by Tupac Shakur and Janet Jackson.
Poetic Justice
This movement in the 1920s celebrated Black art, music, and writing in New York.
Harlem Renaissance
Singer and beauty model known for genre-crossing hits and her Fenty brand.
Rihanna
This dish from West Africa is typically made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, chilis, onions, spices, and sometimes other vegetables and/or meat in a single pot, although its ingredients and preparation methods vary across different regions.
Jollof Rice
This term means everything about you, your energy, vibe, or presence—is on point.
It’s Giving
A 2016 film starring Taraji P. Henson about Black women mathematicians at NASA.
Hidden Figures
This 1960s political party advocated for Black empowerment and community defense.
Black Panther Party
Innovative musician known for Purple Rain and blending funk, rock, and pop.
Prince
a Jamaican dish where chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then slow-cooked over a fire, typically using pimento wood
Jerk Chicken
No need to explain more; I got it. Used to show understanding or agreement.
Say Less
A teenager witnesses police brutality and becomes an activist for justice in her community.
The Hate U Give
The first Black child to integrate an all-white Southern elementary school at age six.
Ruby Bridges
Singer and rapper known for her one iconic solo album and blending of soul, reggae, and hip-hop.
Mrs. Lauryn Hill
Leafy greens slow-cooked with seasoning and often flavored with smoked meat.
Collard Greens or Greens
This phrase is often used to express that something is “cool” or “amazing.”