ELLIS FAMILY
This Ellis family member has been hosting our Family Zooms since Spring 2020 and a self-proclaimed quodophile.
Who is Gigi?
Located in Macon County, AL
What is Tuskegee University?
He was the first Black man to receive Best Actor Oscar Award and died last month at age 94
Who is Sidney Poitier?
"I Have a Dream" and "The Drum Major Instinct"
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
This family member is the fire chief of Shorter Fire Department
Who is Jimmy?
This Ellis family member lives in Oklahoma with her hubby, Will
Who is Linda?
The Mighty Marching Hornets of Montgomery!
What is Alabama State University?
Married to Will Smith, this actress hosts "Red Table Talk" with her mom Gammy and daughter Willow
Who is Jada Pinkett Smith?
Who is Rosa Parks?
This family member is known for the quote, "God, it's all because of you" and always has mouthwatering pics of her delectable foods
Who is Lisa?
This family member is a master gardener and a news aficionado
Who is Milton?
Located in Washington, D.C., VP Kamala Harris is a graduate
What is Howard University?
This co-star with Poitier in "A Raisin in the Sun" was married to Ozzie Davis
Who is Ruby Dee?
The first Black Supreme Court Justice
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This family member currently lives in Atlanta and is the food editor of our family newsletter
Who is Marcy?
This family member got down on one knee and proposed to Dorothy Jean on her 70th birthday
Who is Brooks McDonald?
The alma mater of Shunda and Fe; the greatest rivalry of Desmond
What is Alabama A&M University?
This "triple threat" is the current director of Grey's Anatomy and the little sister of Phylicia Rashad
Who is Debbie Allen?
Who is John Lewis?
This family member is originally from Madrid and speaks 5 languages. Oh and he's a fan of Madear!
Who is Jesus?
This family member was born in Cincinnati, OH and is the oldest son of Henry and Nell Ellis
Who is John?
The state with the most number of HBCUs (14)
What is Alabama?
The movie directed by Spike Lee that Denzel Washington should have won the Oscar for Best Actor (he was robbed)!
What is Malcolm X?
"I am sick and tired of being sick and tired."
Who is Fannie Lou Hamer?
This family member's middle name is Inez, the first name of her grandmother
Who is LaKeya?