Black History
He gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
You better speak to everyone when you walk in — or else you’re seen as this.
What is rude / disrespectful?
This fast food chain is known for its “animal style” fries — but only if you know to ask for it.
What is In-N-Out?
If you don’t take that chicken out the freezer before she gets home, this is what you’re risking.
What is a whoopin’ / catching a case / getting yelled at?
This dish is almost always at a cookout, and if it’s dry, unseasoned, or got raisins — just know, you won’t be invited back.
What is potato salad?
The Black woman who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus
Who is Rosa Parks?
This game is a must at the card table.
What is spades?
This Southern-based chain is closed on Sundays and sparked controversy for its political donations.
What is Chick-fil-A?
“Ain’t nothing wrong with you. You better sit down before I give you something to...”
What is cry about?
This golden, crispy bread is often baked in a cast iron skillet and is not to be confused with Jiffy if your grandma’s serious.
What is cornbread?
This athlete broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
You’ll be judged if you put this ingredient in the potato salad.
What are raisins?
Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos debuted in what year — 2009, 2012, or 2015?
What is 2012?
Black moms often use this multipurpose item for everything — hair, skin, burns, and sometimes cooking.
What is Vaseline, Coconut oil?
You don’t measure seasonings with a spoon — you measure with this.
What is your ancestors / your soul / your heart?
This formerly enslaved man became a famous abolitionist, orator, and advisor to presidents.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
If you’re new to the family, don’t ask for this first.
What is a to-go plate?
This fast food chain has a secret menu that includes the “Suicide Burger” and the “Frings.”
What is Burger King?
She didn’t need a real belt — she could grab this everyday item and still get the job done.
What is a shoe / extension cord / switch / hanger?
This rich dish is baked, not stirred, and layered with love, cheese, and sometimes elbow macaroni that’ll change your life.
What is baked mac and cheese?
She was a conductor on the Underground Railroad and never lost a passenger.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This is always the first song to make everyone hit the dance floor.
What is the Electric Slide / Before I Let Go? Cha Cha Slide
In 2020, this rapper collaborated with McDonald's for a custom meal that included BBQ sauce and sparked massive hype.
Who is Travis Scott?
This phrase meant you were about to clean the whole house from top to bottom, and it better be done right.
What is “Company’s coming over”?
“This sweet drink is not store-bought and usually made in a big jug — sweet enough to give you a cavity.”
What is homemade Kool-Aid / sweet tea?