Food
This is a Louisiana dish introduced by slaves, mixing okra and rice to make a stew.
What is Gumbo?
This black woman was the first to integrate a school in the south.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This hair tool is feared by young black girls.
What is a hot comb?
Hungry on your ride back home, you might get this response from your parent(s): "D.Y.H.M.M."
What is “Do you have mcdonald’s money?”
“My rainy days fade away when you
Come around please tell me, baby,
Why you go so far away”
What is "Love"?
You may find yourself sick of this pasta dish after eating it for a week.
What is spaghetti?
This man found 300+ uses for peanuts.
Who is George Washington Carver?
When you’re rude to your mother, she might remind you she’s not one of these.
What is one of your little friends?
This response is quick to silence a sad child: "S.A.T.C.B.I.G.Y.S.T.C.A."
What is "Stop all that crying before I give you something to cry about"?
“For it won’t be long,
Til I’m gonna need,
Somebody…”
What is "Lean on Me"?
This beverage is often suggested as the cure-all for any ailment.
What is ginger ale?
This was the first African-American to have their image depicted on a US Postage Stamp.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
Erykah Badu said ol’ boy better call this person.
Who is “TYROOOOOOONEEEEEE~ (call him~)”
This question is often the first one asked before agreeing to something: "W.A.G.B.T."
What is “Who all gon’ be there?”
“Rain down on me, rain down on me,
fill me with your precious Holy Ghost.”
What is "Melodies From Heaven"?
Older black people will swear this dish is good if only cleaned properly.
What are chitlins?
She was the first black self-made millionaire.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
You call the little hairs on the back of your neck this.
What are “beady beads” OR “buckshots”?
If you're familiar with discipline, this statement may be familiar to you: "A.H.H.M.A.S.B."
What is "A hard head makes a soft behind"?
“I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I only want to see you laughing in the…”
What is "Purple Rain"?
These are joints connecting the feet to the legs of a pig or hog.
What are ham hocks?
She was the first African-American woman to venture into space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
This member of royalty Came to America to find his Queen in Queens, NY.
Who is Prince Akeem?
This statement is an acknowledgment of God's sovereignty: "L.W.A.T.C.D.R."
What is "Lord willing and the church/creek don’t rise"?
“It’s been too hard living, but I’m afraid to die,
‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there, beyond the sky…”
What is "A Change is Gonna Come"?