Who Said It?
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
Who is Muhammad Ali?
It was all a dream. I used to read Word Up magazine. Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine.
Who is Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.?
A common expression which suggests black skin doesn't age or wrinkle
What is "Black Don't Crack"?
The process that typically involved using gel/___ control, water and a toothbrush to slick down baby-hairs.
What is Laying edges/Slaying edges?
This African American woman refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, sparking the Montgomery bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"This is America, don't catch you slippin' up Don't catch you slippin' up Look at how I'm livin' now Police be trippin' now"
Who is Childish Gambino, "This is America"
This African American proverb is usually said when someone about to lie.
What is "See... what had happened was?"
A silk-like material worn around the head to give the appearance of "waves"
What is a Du-Rag?
He said "A Change is Gonna Come".
Who is Barack Obama?
"The most disrespected woman in America, is the black woman. The most un-protected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America, is the black woman."
Who is Malcom X?
And even though we had different daddy's, the same drama. When things went wrong we'd blame mama. I reminisce on the stress I caused, it was hell. Hugging on my mama from a jail cell.
Who is Tupac Shakur/2Pac/Makaveli?
Your momma is not one of these.
What is "One of your lil friends" or "Boo Boo the Fool"?
It is now the most common regional cuisine in southern cities such as Charleston (South Carolina), New Orleans (Louisiana), Houston (Texas), Charlotte (North Carolina) Birmingham (Alabama) and Atlanta (Georgia).
What is Soul Food?
This African American man was the first to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Martin Luther King Jr.
"My mama always used to tell me: 'If you can't find somethin' to live for, you best find somethin' to die for."
Who is Tupac Shakur?
20 something, all alone still, not a thing in my name.
Who is SZA
This threat is used by mothers usually when their authority is questioned. Don't forget she brought you into this world _______.
What is "I brought you into this world i can take you out!"?
A kickback, party, reunion. Any event that involves people "getting together".
What is "A function"?
This African American leader was the co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
W.E.B. Du Bois
"We are the change we have been waiting for."
Barack Obama
Next time you come my way, I'll know just what to say
Can we talk for a minute? Girl, I want to know your name. Can we talk for a minute? Girl, I want to know your name.
Who is Tevin Campbell?
This word has a variety of meanings including: Okay, a wager, "its on sight", conversation over, etc.
What is "Bet"?
These are NOT what the name suggests, they are small, coiled buns secured against the side of the head.
What are Bantu Knots?
This African American political party was founded in Oakland, California in 1966, featuring an animal as its logo.
The Black Panther Party