Promise Academy
Promise Academy High School is located in this famous New York City neighborhood.
What is Harlem?
If someone says, “I’m weak,” they are not actually fragile. They mean this.
What is that’s hilarious / I’m laughing hard?
How many countries are there in Africa?
54
This Brooklyn rapper released the album The Blueprint in 2001.
Who is Jay-Z?
This 2019 interview gave us the viral line: “I’m not a businessman… I’m a business, man.”
Who is Jay-Z?
Promise Academy is part of this larger organization founded to support children and families in Harlem.
What is the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ)?
If someone says, “That outfit is fire,” they mean it is this.
What is really good (or stylish / amazing)?
This cookout essential sparks debates every summer about who makes it best.
What is mac and cheese?
What song:
“I used to pray for times like this…”
(Dreams and Nightmares)
This 2013 Vine gave us the legendary line, “Why you always lyin’?”
What is the “Why You Always Lyin’” meme?
(Accept: Nicholas Fraser Vine)
This leader founded the Harlem Children’s Zone and helped launch Promise Academy.
Who is Geoffrey Canada?
If someone says, “He’s an NPC,” they mean he is acting like this.
What is basic / robotic / no personality?
This long-running awards show celebrates Black excellence in music, film, and sports and airs on BET.
What is the BET Awards?
Finish the lyrics
Started from the bottom…”
Now we here
This 2016 moment had the internet crying when a woman calmly said, “Ain’t nobody got time for that.”
Who is Sweet Brown?
Promise Academy is known for offering extended learning time, academic support, and this type of wraparound support that helps students and families beyond the classroom.
What are community/family support services?
(Also acceptable: wraparound services, holistic support)
If someone says, “That’s cap,” they mean that statement is this.
What is a lie / not true?
This protective hairstyle involves braiding the hair close to the scalp in straight lines or designs.
What are cornrows?
Finish the lyrics:
He shoot his shot no hezzy _____ ____ ____ ____ _____ ____ __ _______.
Left her man cause that *****a be bready
This 2020 Verzuz battle between two R&B legends had the timeline divided over hits like “Busted” and “Burn.”
Who are Usher and Alicia Keys?
(If you want a stronger one: Brandy vs. Monica)
The mission of Promise Academy focuses on preparing students not only for high school graduation, but for success in this next level of education.
What is college?
(Also acceptable: higher education)
This linguistic term describes the systematic, rule-governed dialect often referred to as “Black English.”
What is African American Vernacular English (AAVE)?
This cultural movement in the 1920s Harlem celebrated Black art, music, and literature and helped shape modern culture.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
This Harlem-born rapper created the anthem “We Gon’ Be Alright,” which became a cultural protest song during the Black Lives Matter movement.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This 2017 awards show moment went viral when this rapper interrupted his own speech to say, “I’mma let y’all finish…” — okay not that one 😭
Better one:
This 2022 Oscars moment shocked the world when Will Smith walked on stage and slapped this comedian.
Who is Chris Rock?