Music
Name the prominent movement that fought for Black rights in the 20th century.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
Freedom Singers lifted spirits of activists
Marian Anderson and the 1939 Lincoln Memorial Concert
The character in this popular 90s show was from West Philadelphia, born & raised. And the playground was where he spent most of his days
What is The Fresh Prince of the Bel Air?
A way to style hair.
What are braids/cornrows?
This West African style practice has been among the African American community for generations. This practice was used during slavery as a way to create maps for slaves looking for freedom, however today, is used as cultural style staple, despite being ridiculed my other dominant groups yet while also being adopted and praised when said dominant group mirrors the same style.
This marvel character also shares its name with one of the most influential African American organizations created by Huey P Newton & Bobby Seale.
What is Black Panther?
This music genre is probably one of the most influential genres; has roots in Jamaica but became popular in the 80s by young Black & Brown folks in the South Bronx
What is Hip-hop?
Techno, Dance, Miami bass, post-disco, Chicago house, Los Angeles hardocore, Washington DC Go-Go, Trap music
This tv show was very popular in the 70s, with a notable character that is known for saying “DYNOOOMIITE” . *extra points if you sing the theme song*
Good Times
This rapper is known for wearing a snapback hat with a number 3.
Who is Chance the Rapper?
This island is well known for its revolt against the French, after years of enslavement, & winning their independence in 1804
What is Haiti?
After the fizz of the Disco era, this genre emerged with well know, barrier breaking pioneers such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson & Prince
What is Pop and Dance-soul?
This popular sitcom first began in the 80s, depicting a well to do, middle class African american family living in New York.
What is The Bill Cosby Show?
This show was most popular due to the fact at the time, there were not many shows with this kind of representation.
Type of earring to embrace afrocentric way of dressing, commonly worn by women activists.
What are hoop earrings?
Activists and artists such as Angela Davis, Tina Turner and Janet Jackson embraced the style as a way of owning their identity.
This all star athlete is the creator of the most popular shoe brands in the world, especially in the African American community. SN: he also invests in the Prison Industrial economy but that’s another conversation...
Who is Michael Jordan?
This music genre originated from american gospel music (Ray Charles, Jackie WIlson, and Sam Cooke)
What is Soul?
“Did I do that?” is the famous line from what t.v show?
What is Family Matters?
IT'S ONE OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING AFRICAN AMERICAN-FOCUSED SITCOMS.
This actress/model began her career with Disney’s Shake it Up.
Who is Zendaya?
Zendaya often uses the red carpet to show off Black fashion and beauty. She has also said, "I am Hollywood's acceptable version of a Black girl and that has to change. We're vastly too beautiful and too interesting for me to be the only representation of that” in 2018 addressing colorism in the media.
In the United States, this kind of event is filled with carousels, cotton candy & fun houses. However, in places like Brazil, and all throughout the Caribbean, it used to describe a time of the year where street dancing, cultural food & music, & extravagant costumes are worn to celebrate pride in their country & their heritage
What is the Carnival?
Rihanna goes every year in the Barbados
This genre is influenced by Deep South Black music genre, the blues. It also used to be rhythm and blues (1940s).
What is rock?
Elvis Presley is often referred to as the “King” of this genre, despite stealing most, if not all, of his most popular music from black artists such as Big Mama Rainey, the originator of this genre. Tina & Ike turner are also referred to as the pioneers of this genre as well.
This show stars actors such as Tracee Ellis Ross, Anthony Anderson, and Laurence Fishbune.
What is Blackish?
The show ranks relatively highly among shows broadcast by ABC in terms of television season ratings, and ranks among the top ten in the United States for estimated total audience size.
Recreated Styles involving brands such as Gucci or Louis Vuitton in the 1980s
What is logomania or monogram print?
“Dapper Dan”: this game changing fashion designer from Harlem, Ny grew to popularity during the 80s & 90s re-envisioning high brand designer labels such as Gucci & Louis Vuitton by recreating iconic one of kind looks for up & coming hip hop artists such as LL cool j, Eric b & Rakim, Biggie and many other notable hip hop artists.
This iconic documentary influenced shows like “Pose”, following the highs and lows of Ballroom Culture.
What is Paris is Burning?