I'm up on him (him), he up on me (me)
Don't pay him any attention
'Cause I cried my tears (tears), gave ya three good years (years)
You can't be mad at me
'Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
-Single Ladies by Beyonce
This 2018 film became a global box‑office phenomenon and part of the MCU.
What is Black Panther
A common expression that suggests a black person's skin doesn’t age.
What is Black Excellence? Or Black don’t crack
"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.
Who is James Baldwin
This award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur is the creator of the hair product company Pattern.
People always told me, "Be careful of what you do
Don't go around breakin' young girls' hearts" (hee-hee)
And mother always told me, "Be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do (oh-oh)
'Cause the lie becomes the truth" (oh-oh), hey-ey
Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (oh, baby)
But the kid is not my son (hoo)
She says I am the one (oh, baby)
But the kid is not my son (hee-hee-hee, no-no, hee-hee-hee, hoo)- Billi Jean by Michael Jackson
This 1943 masterpiece is a landmark 20th Century Fox musical featuring an all-star African American cast, including Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Cab Calloway, and the Nicholas Brothers
What is Stormy Weather
This R&B legend was killed by his father in a dispute about money.
Who is Marvin Gaye
"Every step taken, even perceived wrong turns, serves as a teacher and contributes to one's journey,"
Who is Cynthia Erivo
This actress, singer, and filmmaker has received nominations for a Critics' Choice Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2022, she was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People. Both parents are renowned actors/singers
Who is Zoe Kravitz, daughter of Lisa Bonet
Well it's time for us to be leaving
It hurts so much, it hurts so much inside
Now she'll go her way and I'll go mine
But tomorrow we'll meet at the same place, the same time
Me and Mrs. Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones
We've got a thing going on
-Me and Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul
In this film two criminal identical twin brothers return to their hometown in the Jim Crow South, where they are confronted by a supernatural evil
What is Sinners
Who said, “Ain't nobody coming to see you, Otis!” in the movie The Temptations?
Who is David Ruffin (Leon)
"When it comes to justice, there is no easy."
Who is Claudette Colvin
This singer, actress, and dancer has received various accolades, including a Young Artist Award, an NAACP Image Award, a BET Award, and nominations for two Daytime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a MTV Video Music Award.
Who is Willow Smith, daughter of Jada Pinkett Smith
Bought my hits and watch 'em go off a go off
Ah yes yes y'all ya don't stop
In the winter or the (summertime)
I makes it hot
Gettin jiggy wit 'em
Na na na na na na na nana
Na na na na nana
Gettin jiggy wit it
Gettin'Jiggy With It by Will Smith
The two-part biopic, narrated by Orson Welles, portrayed Harriet Tubman’s life from her enslavement to her escape and leadership in the Underground Railroad.
What is A Woman Called Moses
What time was Usher in his drop top cruising the streets?
What is 7 o'clock
"I am asking that my country acknowledge what has happened to me... And I ask that survivors and descendants be given a chance to seek justice. Open the courtroom doors to us”.
Who is Mother Viola Fletcher
This actress was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Black-ish and three NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series nominations for Grown-ish. Time included her on "The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2016" list.
Who is Yara Sayeh Shahidi, daughter of Keri Shahidi
Bad boys aint no good
Good boys aint no fun
Lord knows that I should
Run off with the right one
Me and Mr. Wrong get along so good (So good)
Even though he breaks my heart so bad (So bad)
We got a special thing going on
Me and Mr., Mr. Wrong
Even if I try, no, I never could
Give him up 'cause his love's like that
Ain't no way that I'm moving on
Oh, I love my Mr. Wrong
-Mr. Wrong by Mary J. Blige
This 1987 epic biographical drama film directed and produced by Richard Attenborough, is set in apartheid-era South Africa in 1977, depicts the life, trials and triumphs of Steve Biko and his friend and journalist Donald Woods
What is Cry Freedom
He starred as Furious Styles in Boyz n the Hood.
Who is Laurence Fishburne
"I've always said to my men friends, If you really care for me, darling, you will give me territory. Give me land, give me land...I'm a dirt person. I trust the dirt. I don't trust diamonds and gold".
Who is Eartha Kitt
This actress, singer-songwriter, and dancer. She's known for her roles as Sandra Smith in Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Billie in The Rookie: Feds
Dia Nash, daughter of Niecy Nash