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This character accepts and enters the life of pimping when an old friend asks him to look out for her; soon, he’s the most notorious pimp in town but it earns him some unwanted attention. A pair of crooked cops wants him back in jail, and a rival pimp tries to steal his business. “Now we can settle this like we got some class…or we can get into some gangsta S$it.”
Who is the Mack
This queen of daytime talk, didn’t just create a show, but built an empire. This person leveraged their platform into a media empire, launching a magazine, a television network and various philanthropic initiatives, and a female school in Africa.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
This Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and philanthropist is often called the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” and “Queen of R&B”. This person career began in 1992 with their multi-platinum debut album “What’s the 411?”
Who is Mary J. Blige
On January 20, 2009, this person was inaugurated as the 44 th President of the United States and the first black sitting president.
Who is Former President Barak Obama
“Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.”
Who is Rev. Dr. MLK Jr.
This 1976 movie focuses on a group of colleagues working at Sully Boyar’s ________ in L.A. The team meets dozens of eccentric customers, including a smooth talking preacher and a wacky cab driver while cracking jokes to a constant soundtrack of disco and funk, such as “I wanna get next to you”
What Car Wash
This syndicated program aired for 13 seasons with a messy talk show host that chatted about celebrity gossip and what’s new in the entertainment world.
Who is Wendy Williams
This person is widely considered the “King of R&B”, a title he has embraced following his decades long career. He is often referred to as “Mr. Entertainment” and recognized as an iconic singer, dancer, and performer in contemporary music that has sold over 75 million records and hits like “Yeah” and “Confessions”.
Who is Usher
This Howard University Alum, politician and attorney became the first black vice president of the United States.
Who is Kamla Harris
I may be poor, but I am somebody
I may be young, but I am somebody
I may be on welfare, but I am somebody
I may have made mistakes, but I am somebody
Who is Rev. Jesse Jackson
This 1973 movie was about an undercover government agent who battles a drug lord name Mommy to protect her community. It features karate, high-fashion, and specialized sports car in a female 007 style adventure.
What is Cleopatra Jones
Famous song is “Theme from
Cleopatra Jones”
When this person hit the airwaves, it wasn’t just another late-night talk show, it was a revolution. This person provided a crucial space for hip hop, black actors, and political figures to engage with mainstream America. This person signature audience chant was “Woof, Woof, Woof!”
Who is Arsenio Hall
This songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumental was known as the “Prince of Soul” and “Prince of Motown”, this person helped to shape the sound of Motown and soul music in the 1960’s. One of their hits was “What’s going on”
Who is Marvin Gaye
This civil rights leader and politician was the second black person to run nationally, in 1984 and 1988. In 1988, this person won 13 primaries and caucuses and came out ahead of future vice president Al gore and future president Joe Biden and ultimately lost to Michael Dukakis.
Who is Rev Jesse Jackson
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better”
Who is Maya Angelou
This 1975 movie was about the main character being set up by enemies and sent to prison. He is released early by the governor to help fight crime in his city. This stylish urban hero who, with the help of a Queen Bee and a team of kung fu fighting prostitutes seeks vengeance and reclaims his nightclub. The main character was known for their distinctive often rhyming and profane dialogue.
What is Dolemite
This journalist host a daytime talk show featuring relatable, and often emotional conversations, and focuses on topical news, human-interest stories, and celebrity interviews, aiming to connect with views through open engaging discussions.
Who is Tamron Hall
This person was known as the “Queen of Soul” that was a singer, songwriter, and pianist with a rich powerful voice. Her wide-ranging career included recording show tunes, standards, and soul and R&B, often accompanying herself on keyboards.
Who is Aretha Franklin
This activist and politician became the first black woman to be elected to the US Congress in 1968, and in 1972, this person became the first black person to launch a national bid for president and won 152 delegates at the democratic national convention.
Who is Shirley Chisholm
“You are the light. Never let anyone-any person or any force-dampen, dim, or diminish your light.”
Who is John Lewis
This 1975 film is focused on a private investigator that returns from Chicago to her hometown Louisville, KY to confront thugs who are trying to intimidate her father into dissolving or handing over his family insurance company business.
What is Sheba Baby
This syndicated daytime talk show hosted by a comedian that ran for five seasons focused on delivering advice, through humor, and featured lifestyle content, featuring segments on relationships, parenting, and everyday challenges.
Who is Steve Harvey
This American gospel singer, musician, and composer was known as the “King of Gospel”. This person was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs. A couple of their iconic songs are God has smiled on me, God is, I don’t feel noways tired
Who is James Cleveland
This famed abolitionist, women’s suffrage supporter, author, newspaper publisher, statesman, and orator were the first black person nominated for president and vice president in 1848. His name was put forth with a single vote for presidential nomination at the National Liberty Party Convention.
Who is Fredrick Douglass
"There really can be no peace without justice. There can be no justice without truth. And there can be no truth, unless someone rises up to tell you the truth."
Who is Minister Louis Farakhan