TV History
After portraying George Jefferson for 11 seasons on “The Jeffersons”, Sherman Hemsley starred in this 1986-91 NBC comedy as a church deacon which was also the first black sitcom based on religion.
What is Amen?
“Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?”
What is Rush Hour?
This R-E-S-P-E-C-T singer was also known as the “Queen of Soul” and the first black woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Gospel Music Hall
Who was Aretha Frankln?
Automatic Traffic Signal & The Gas Mask
Who was Garrett Morgan?
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ…..
What is which strengthens me….,?
Aside from starring in his series, actor and comedian Bill Cosby created this spin-off series about college students attending Hillman and inspired many historically black colleges and universities across the country.
What is A Different World?
"All my life I had to fight. I loves Harpo, God knows I do. But I'll kill him dead fo' I let him beat me."
What is The Color Purple?
She had big hits such as “The Clean Up Woman” and “No Pain, No Gain”.
Who was Betty Wright?
A line of cosmetics and hair products aimed for Black consumers
Who was Madam C.J. Walker?
Psalms 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me……
What is ……Let Us Go into the House of the Lord?
After winning a Tony Award for her performance in Ain’t Misbehavin’ in 1978, this actress played a feisty, sassy housekeeper for a widowed police chief and his three daughters on “Gimme A Break!” from 1981 to 1987.
Who was Nell Carter?
They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs. You see, they got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick.
What is Coming to America?
This “Father of Gospel Music” songwriter pioneered the gospel genre in Chicago, coined the term “gospel” in 1921 and composed songs such as “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” and “Peace in the Valley”.
Who was Thomas A. Dorsey?
He made the use of peanuts which included making cooking oil, peanut butter, axle grease and printers ink
Who was George Washington Carver?
1 Corinthians 13:11. - When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man……
What is ……I put away childish things?
Before playing on “Living Single” as Regine Hunter, Kim Fields was the only black original cast member as Tootie Ramsey on this “Diff’rent Strokes” spin-off.
What was The Facts of Life?
Let me tell you something, and don’t you ever forget it. Success is nothing without someone you love to share it with.
What is Mahogany?
“Come Thou Almighty King”, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, and “I’ve Been Born Again” were many songs sung by “The Godfather of Gospel Music”.
Who was Reverend Timothy Wright?
The Elevator
Who was Alexander Mills?
Acts 2:38 - Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins…….
What is……..and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost?
It was the first African American situation comedy to hit the network in which it was the starring vehicle for Redd Foxx.
What is Sanford and Son?
We didn't land on Plymouth rock! Plymouth rock landed on us. You've been hoodwinked, bamboozled, run amuck, and led astray!
What is Malcolm X?
A civil rights activist and known as the “Queen of Gospel”, she was one of the first to incorporate jazz into gospel music.
Who was Mahaila Jackson?
The Ironing Board
Who was Sarah Boone?
Joshua 24:15 - As for me and my house…..
What is …….we will serve the Lord?