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The pie we eating on thanksgiving
What is Sweet Potato Pie
A common expression that suggests black skin doesn't age or wrinkle
What is "Black Don't Crack"?
This memorable show about a successful dry cleaner and his wife “movin’ on up” to a luxury Manhattan apartment has the distinction of being the longest-running show with a predominately black cast in television history.
What is The Jeffersons?
"I pull up at the club, VIP gas tank on E
But all drinks on me"
What is "Wipe Me Down"?
Who is the First African American President?
Who is Barack Obama?
Alice Walker wrote this book that would later be turned into an Oscar Nominated film starring Danny Glover and Whoopi Goldbergh.
What is The Color Purple?
This African American proverb is usually said when someone is about to lie.
What is "See... what had happened was?"
What HBCU do the students attend in A Different World?
What is Hillman College?
"I know you ain't a pimp, but pimp remember what I taught ya
Keep your heart, three stacks, keep your heart
Hey keep your heart, three stacks, keep your heart"
What is the "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)"?
This amazing man is the self-proclaimed "greatest [boxer] of all time" was originally named after his father, who was named after the 19th century abolitionist an politician Cassius Marcellus Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Response to this question: "Mom can we go to McDonald's?"
What is "You got McDonald's money?"
Your momma is not one of these.
What is "One of your lil friends" or "Boo Boo the Fool"?
Premiering in 2006 on the CW, this show is a spin-off of "Girlfriends" featuring a group of women who all have relationships with professional football players. This show was picked up by BET in 2009.
What is The Game?
"I'm ridin' through New York
Finna go and shoot New Jersey up
Tryna take my chain, I ain't goin'
We gon' come and blow New Jersey up"
What is "Faneto"?
Who was the first African American to have his likeness portrayed on a U.S. postage stamp?
Who is Booker T. Washington?
She studied anthropology at Barnard College in 1928 and even worked as a staff writer for Paramount Studios, but Zora Neal Hurston is probably best known for this book published in 1937.
What is Their Eyes Were Watching God
This threat is used by mothers usually when their authority is questioned. Don't forget she brought you into this world _______.
What is "I brought you into this world, I can take you out!"?
Complete this lyric from The Wayans Bros: "We're brothers. We're happy and we're singing and we're colored. __________."
What is "Give me a high five"?
"And I've dreamed of you ever since
Now I've built up my confidence
Girl next
Next time you come my way
I'll know just what to say"
What is "Can We Talk"?
In the 1960's, this activist encouraged African-Americans to stop using "colored" or "negro", but to instead use "black."
Who is Huey P. Newton?
This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This word has a variety of meanings including: Okay, a wager, "its on sight", conversation over, etc.
What is "Bet"?
Aired on HBO from March 7, 1992, to May 2, 1997. This television series produced by Russell Simmons helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians, including Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Martin Lawrence, DL Hughley, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and more.
What is Def Comedy Jam?
"Then I go to my brother
And I say, brother, help me please
But he winds up, knockin' me
Back down on my knees"
What is "A Change is Gonna Come"?
Who was known as the Nation of Islam's most effective minister until he broke from the group in 1964 and formed his own group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity?
Who is Malcolm X?