Cultural References
This Detroit record label launched the careers of Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and Marvin Gaye.
MOTOWN RECORDS
The first self-made female millionaire in America was a Black woman
FACTS
Madam C.J. Walker
Before becoming the first Black Supreme Court Justice, this lawyer successfully argued Brown v. Board of Education.
Thurgood Marshall
ATL artist Clifford Harris, better known as T.I., says he likes his beat “down low” and his what “let back”?
T.I. like his "beat down low" and his "TOP" Let Back
This number now means keeping it real or being completely honest.
100
This cable channel is known commonly by its acronym, B.E.T.
Black Entertainment Television
Techno music was born in Detroit
FACTS
This NFL pioneer became one of the first Black head coaches in professional football in the 1920s.
Fritz Pollard
In 2007 song “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” Kanye prophesizes:
"Laaa, La-La-La...wait til' I get "_____"
"...my money right."
A glowing energy field, that is now used to label someone’s vibe, presence, or overall cool factor.
AURA
This 2018 Marvel movie gave us the phrase “Wakanda Forever.”
Black Panther
The Renaissance Center was originally built by Henry Ford
CAP
This engineer helped pioneer digital cellular communication technology in the 1990s.
Jesse Russell
Jermaine Cole begins "No Role Modelz" with a declaration:
"First things first, ______"
"...rest in peace Uncle Phil."
Cold-blooded reptile, or someone untrustworthy or dishonest.
What is a snake.
This boxer proclaimed “I am the greatest” before changing his name for religious reasons.
Muhammed Ali
Loyola High School in Detroit was founded in 1978
CAP
Loyola was founded in 1993, as Loyola Academy.
This physician developed large-scale blood plasma storage techniques during World War II.
Dr. Charles Drew
Reflecting on his ancestry, Kendrick Lamar raps "I got loyalty, got royalty _______."
"...inside my DNA"
Roasted, baked, or fried — also used to describe someone who is completely defeated or beyond help.
Cooked
These 3 artists were featured in the 90's female group TLC
T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli
The show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air originally aired in the 2001.
CAP
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air debuted in 1990.
This track and field athlete won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
Who is Jesse Owens?
In Motown song "My Girl", The Temptations claim "When it’s cold outside, ________”
"...I’ve got the month of May"
A term of endearment, used for someone with identical energy or appearance
What is twin?