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This comedian and actor, best known for his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, also had a successful music career with hits like "Gettin' Jiggy wit It."
Who is Will Smith?
Often served with fried chicken or barbecued meats, this Southern side dish is made from cornmeal and can be served soft or baked.
What is Cornbread?
When Black moms want to get your attention or warn you about something, they often say this phrase, which implies serious trouble is ahead.
What is “I’m not gon' tell you again!”?
In 1955, this young African American woman’s courageous refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This 1991 film, directed by John Singleton, was the first major studio film to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, focusing on the lives of young Black men growing up in South Central Los Angeles.
What is Boyz n the Hood?
This actress won an Oscar for her role in Monster’s Ball and became the first Black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002.
Who is Halle Berry?
This sweet, spiced dessert is made from a rich custard base and is often topped with cinnamon or nutmeg, typically eaten during holidays or family gatherings.
What is Sweet Potato Pie?
This phrase is often used when Black moms are giving you a lecture, especially when you’re not doing what you’re supposed to be doing, and they want to emphasize their authority.
What is “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”?
This African American pilot was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, paving the way for other aviators and becoming an international symbol of perseverance.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
This 1975 film, directed by Gordon Parks, stars Ron O'Neal as a drug dealer who becomes a superhero-like figure for his community, blending themes of crime, action, and the Black power movement.
What is Superfly?
This jazz musician, often called the "First Lady of Song," was a trailblazer in American music and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
A fried or boiled snack made from dough and typically served with a variety of dips, this dish is popular in African-American and Caribbean cuisine.
What are Hush Puppies?
This phrase is often said when a Black mom warns you about the consequences of your actions, especially when you’re supposed to be looking for something but haven’t found it yet.
What is “If I go out there and find it, that’s your behind!”?
In 1940, this Black inventor and entrepreneur became the first African American woman to receive a patent for her invention of a hair care product, which led to the creation of her own beauty empire.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
In this 1996 film, set in a small Black town in Mississippi, this ensemble cast portrays a group of women who come together to empower one another, despite personal struggles.
What is Set It Off?
After being released from prison in 1990, this former South African political prisoner went on to become the first Black president of South Africa in 1994, helping to dismantle apartheid.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
Known as a traditional Creole dish, this rice-based meal is made with a combination of meats like chicken, sausage, and seafood, often including okra and the “holy trinity” of bell peppers, onions, and celery.
What is Gumbo?
This phrase is often used when a Black mom feels her child is being too familiar or disrespectful, reminding them of the difference.
What is “I’m not one of your little friends!”?
This mathematician and NASA engineer, who worked on the calculations that helped send the first Americans into space, was portrayed in the film Hidden Figures.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
In this 2006 musical drama, the lead actress won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a talented singer who is pushed out of a girl group in favor of a more marketable member.
What is dream girls?
Before becoming an international icon for her role in 12 Years a Slave, this actress won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress in 2011 for her role in The Help.
Who is Lupita Nyong’o?
This dish, often associated with the Caribbean and Southern cuisine, is made from salted fish, typically cod, which is rehydrated, flaked, and mixed with spices, vegetables, and sometimes eggs, creating a savory meal often served with rice or bread.
What is Salt Fish & Ackee ?
This phrase is often used to teach kids about making their own decisions and not following the crowd, especially when a friend suggests doing something foolish.
What is “If your friend told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?”?
This influential poet and activist was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance, best known for his poetry collection The Weary Blues and his role in bridging African American and European cultural movements.
Who is Langston Hughes?
In this 1997 film, Laurence Fishburne stars as a high school teacher who attempts to inspire his students to pursue their potential in a tough Los Angeles neighborhood, facing resistance from both the students and the school system.
What is The Glass Shield?