BLACK INVENTIONS
Historical Figures
Classic Sayings
Black Films
Finish the Lyrics
100

Famously known for her work in the hair industry, building her very own million dollar company.

Who is Madam C.J. Walker?

100

This award-winning hip hop artist was the first to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show as a solo act.

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

100
Stop all that ______ before I ____ you something to _____ _____!

Stop all that crying before I give you something to cry about!

100

Movie directed by Ryan Coogler

Starring Chadwick Boseman

Boy becomes king of his nation after his father's passing and must defend his throne from a powerful challenger.  This movie mixes themes of leadership, heritage, and responsibility

What is Black Panther?

100

(N.Y. State of Mind-Nas)

I never sleep because _________________

I never sleep because sleep is the cousin of death

200

What is the NAACP? (Meaning of acronym) 

What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?

200

Famous Black artist who started her career as the lead singer for Destiny's Child, and also the receiver of 35 Grammy awards, making her one of the greatest entertainers of all time

Who is Beyonce?

200

I'm not one of your _____ _____!

I'm not one of your little friends?

200

A drama directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Micheal B. Jordan.  This film is a beautiful representation of black music, religious influence, and identity.

What is Sinners?

200

Human Nature-Micheal Jackson)


If they say why? (Why?) Why? (Why?)


If they say why? (Why?) Why? (Why?) 

Tell 'em that it's human nature

300
After Garret Morgan witnessed a severe car crash at a intersection, he created what which we use everyday?

What is Three light traffic light

300

This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money.

Who is Marvin Gaye?

300

Do I look like b__ ___ the ____?

What is "Do I look like boo boo the foo?

300

Directed by Jordan Peele

Starring Daniel Kaluuya

A psychological thriller where a young man uncovers disturbing secrets when he visits his girlfriends family

What is Get Out?

300

(Can We Talk By-Tevin Campbell)

Can we talk for a minute?

Can we talk for a minute?

Girl, I want to know your name

400

Charles Richard Drew created this to save this life saving resource for later use

What is blood banks?

400

First African American to hold a seat on the Supreme Court.

Who is Thurgood Marshall?

400

What you say when you don't know the name of something:

What is Whatchamacallit?

400

Directed by and starring Micheal B. Jordan alongside Jonathan Majors, the film follows a young boxer as he faces a former friend turned rival, blending intense boxing action

What is Creed |||?

400

(Say my Name By-Destiny's Child) 

If no one is around you, say, "Baby, I love you"

If no one is around you, say, "Baby, I love you" 

If you ain't running game

500

Primarily founded by philantrophists, religious organizations, and free Black Americans to provide higher education to African Americans

What is HBCU's or Historically Black College and University?

500

A prominent sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist, widely recognized for his profound impact on the struggle for racial equality in the United States.

Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?

500

You got M__________ m_____?

You got Mcdonalds money?

500
A drama that follows a black family in Chicago struggling over how to use an insurance payout, exploring themes of dreams, identity, and racial discrimination

What is the Raisin in the Sun?

500

(Sure Thing By-Miguel)

You be the match, I will be a fuse, boom

You be the match, I will be a fuse, boom

Painter, baby, you could be the muse