Who Said It?
Black Historical Figures
"What's Poppin"?
For The Culture
Black Historical Figures Pt. 2
100

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"

Who is Muhammad Ali?

100

Proclaimed the famous "I have a dream" speech

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

100

A common expression which suggests black skin doesn't age or wrinkle

What is "Black Don't Crack"?

100

The process that typically involved using gel/___ control, water and a toothbrush to slick down baby-hairs.

What is Laying edges/Slaying edges?

100

This historical figure wouldn't give up her seat on the bus.

Who is Rosa Parks?

200

"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.

200

American abolitionist who made some 13 trips through the Underground Railroad

Who is Harriet Tubman?

200

This word has a variety of meanings including: Okay, a wager, "its on sight", conversation over, etc.

What is "Bet"?

200

A silk-like material worn around the head to give the appearance of "waves"

What is a Durag?

200

First Black President

Who is Barack Obama?

300

"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?

300

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?

300

Your momma is not one of these.

What is "One of your lil friends" or "Boo Boo the Fool"?

300

It is now the most common regional style of cooking in southern cities such as Charleston, New Orleans, Houston, Charlotte, Birmingham, and Atlanta.

What is Soul Food?

300

first African-American to play in the MLB

Who is Jackie Robinson?

400

"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?

400

Prominent black scientist known for his over 300 different uses for peanuts

Who is George Washington Carver?

400

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!"?

400

A function, party, reunion, or kickback taken place outside usually involving barbeque.

What is "A cookout"?

400

First black child to enter an all-white school

Who is Ruby Bridges?

500

"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."

Who is Shirley Chisholm?

500

Founder of the Black Panther Party

What is Huey Newton?

500

This African American saying is usually said when someone about to lie.

What is "See... what had happened was?"

500

Black hairstyle: small, coiled buns secured against the side of the head.

What are Bantu Knots?

500

first black woman to go to space

What is Mae C. Jemison?