Black Pioneers
The first black female billionaire
Who is Oprah Winfrey
Born Cassius Clay, this boxer shocked the world in 1964 by changing his name, calling his birth name a "slave name," upon converting to the Nation of Islam.
Who is Muhammad Ali
Finish this black parent rule/saying: "You better be home..."
What is "before the street lights come on."
"By Felicia!"
What is Friday
The type of pie is traditionally served during black holiday affairs and also went viral when gospel singer Patti Labelle sold them in stores.
What is sweet potato pie
This supermodel made history by becoming the first Black woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated, GQ, and as a Victoria's Secret angel.
Who is Tyra Banks
This former player on the LA Sparks was the first player in WNBA history to record a dunk in a regular-season game in 2002.
Who is Lisa Leslie
This is what your mom says in response to you kindly asking if you can go to McDonald's
What is "Do you have McDonald's money?"
"Who are you going to the dance with, Spalding?"
What is Love & Basketball
If you are trusted to make this dish for Thanksgiving, it is considered an honor or big responsibility.
What is mac n' cheese
Though credit with inventing peanut butter, this chemist developed over 300 uses for the peanut, sweet potato, and soybean, promoting crop rotation in the American South.
Who is George Washington Carver
At the 2012 London Olympics, this athlete became the first African-American woman to win the Olympic individual all-around gold medal.
Who is Gabby Douglas
This common saying warns against making empty promises. Finish the saying, "Don’t let your mouth write..."
What is "a check you can't cash."
"You sholl is ugly..."
What is The Color Purple
The artist who originally wrote and performed "This Christmas" that was re-popularized thru Chris Brown's rendition in the film of the same name.
Who is Donny Hathaway
This pioneer of hair products became one of the first American women, Black or white, to become a millionaire through her own business enterprise.
Who is Madam CJ Walker
At the heigh of COVID and BLM, this superstar's political comments prompted a Fox News host to tell him to "shut up and dribble," a phrase he later used as the title of a documentary series.
Who is Lebron James
Finish he lyric to this black club classic, often used by historically black sororities and fraternities to stroll to "I pull up at the club V.I.P. gas tank on E But all dranks on me"
What is "gas tank on E, but all drans on me."
"King Kong ain't got s*** on me!"
What is Training Day
In the movie The Best Man Holiday, the leading men in the film perform a choreographed dance to this song for the talent show, released in 1988.
What is "Can You Stand The Rain"
Her theoretical work in physics laid the groundwork for telecommunication breakthroughs, including the technology behind the touch-tone telephone, caller-ID and solar cells.
Who is Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, this freestyle specialist became the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming for her performance in the 100-meter event.
Who is Simone Manuel
Originating from Langston Hughes's 1930 poem, "Necessity," finish this popular phrase "All I have to do is..."
What is "stay black and die."
"Y'all twins?"
"Naw, we cousins."
What is Sinners
In the “holiday classic,” Friday After Next, the characters Craig and Day-Day beat up a robber dressed as Santa Claus using this Christmas specific item.
What is a Christmas tree