"A.K.A"
Black Music
For The Culture
Adapted to Film
Former Groups
100

"King of Pop"

Who is Michael Jackson

100

This sibling gospel-duo who's real names are Erica and Tina Campbell?

Who is Mary Mary?

100

If you are asked to bring paper products to Thanksgiving, it is assumed that you...

What is can not cook?

100

Alice Walker wrote this book that would later be turned into a film in 1985 and a Musical in 2023.

What is the Color Purple.

100

The group Beyonce Knowles formerly belonged to.

What is Destiny's Child?

200

"Mother of Civil Rights"

Who is Rosa Parks?

200

Founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, MI in 1959.

What is Motown Records

200

This phrase originated from a Vine posted by Kayla Lewis in 2014

What is “On Fleek”?

200

Zora Neal Hurston wrote this book in 1937. In 2005 Oprah Winfrey presented the film starring Halle Berry and Michael Ealy. 

What is Their Eyes Were Watching God?
200

Diana Ross used to sing with this group.

Who are The Supremes? 

300

The God Mother of Neo-Soul”

Who is Erykah Badu?

300

Black Music Appreciation Month is celebrated during this month.

What is June?

300

What mountain was Jerome from?

What is a Playa from the Himalayas? / What is Himalayas?

300

Terry McMillan's 1996 novel turned romantic comedy starring Angela Basset and Taye Diggs, released in 1998.

What is How Stella Got Her Groove Back?

300

"Uncle" Charlie Wilson was the lead singer in this award-winning band.

Who is The Gap Band?

400

"Father of Black Journalism"

Who is Frederick Douglas

400

This duo was awarded the first rap Grammy. They also played best friends in a 90’s sitcom

Who is Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

400

The first black show on Disney Channel

What is The Proud Family?

400

Terry McMillan's 1992 romance novel, about a group of four Black women who share a very special bond. The popular adaption was released in 1995.

What is Waiting To Exhale?

400

Lionel Ritchie was a member of this famous funk band in the late 1970's through the mid 1980's.

Who are The Commodores?

500

"Mr. October"

Who is Reggie Jackson?

500

The first rap artist to be signed to a deal with a major record label

Who is Kurtis Blow?

500

The first black woman to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1996.

What is Tyra Banks

500

Ntozake Shange's theatre piece released in 1976 following the story of seven women. Adapted first in 1982 it became popular again in 2010, when it was adapted by Tyler Perry.

What is For Colored Girls?

500

This R&B singer/songwriter first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes in the 1970's before he started a successful solo career.

Who is Teddy Pendergrass?