Harlem Culture
New Yorkers love this specific deli order. Don't forget the bev!
What is a chopped cheese?
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"?
Juneteenth is often referred to by this two-word name, celebrating the literal liberation of the remaining enslaved population in Texas.
What is Freedom Day (or Emancipation Day)?
In 1980, Robert L. Johnson launched this media empire, which created ComicView, College Hill, and supports black media.
What is BET?
In 2013, the internet did a classic local dance by wearing masks and glitching out to a Baauer song, an event now known as this.
What is The Harlem Shake?
How you gonna win, when you ain't right within? How you gonna win, when you ain't right within? How you gonna win, when you ain't right within?
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This terms is said when someone is being loud, extra, or doing too much.
What is "Go sit down somewhere"?
In 2021, this U.S. President signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, making it a federal holiday.
Who is Joe Biden?
He said "A Change is Gonna Come".
Who is Barack Obama?
This legendary 125th St landmark is where you go to see "Amateur Night" and people getting booed off stage by a guy with a broom.
What is the Apollo Theater?
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?
Your momma is not one of these.
What is "One of your lil friends"?
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in December 1865, formally abolished slavery throughout the entire United States.
What is The 13th Amendment?
This "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" started in the 1950s, famously asking, "What's Love Got to Do with It?
Who is Tina Turner?
This Harlem rap group, famous for "Take It To Da House," helped popularize the Harlem Shake
Who are the Three 6 Mafia
Earned all this money, but they never take the country out me. I got a hot sauce in my bag, swag.
Who is Beyonce?
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!"?
To symbolize the resilience of ancestors, this specific color of food and drink is traditionally served during Juneteenth Celebrations.
What is Red?
She was the first African-American woman to go into space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
This saying became viral after a 2021 TikTok video of people being interviewed on the street.
Hint: BYRON!
What is BING BONG!
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: okay, an agreement, conversation over, etc.
What is "Bet"?
The Juneteenth Flag features a star in the middle surrounded by a "nova," which represents this specific concept.
What is A new beginning (or A new star on the horizon)?
This 1970s dance show featured a "Line" where people showed off their best moves and wildest outfits.
What is Soul Train?