African American Literature
New Line Cinema
The Cookout
106 & Park
Inventors
100
Alice Walker wrote this novel which was eventually adapted into a film and Broadway stage play
What is "The Color Purple"
100
This 1996 film tells the tales of 4 women as they attempt to better their lives with a series of bank robberies
What is Set It Off
100
This popular line dance is frequently performed at Black Cookouts
What is the Electric Slide
100
This rapper earned the title "Mr. 106 & Park" after having many of his songs appear at #1 on the show
Who is Bow Wow
100
This woman was the first African American self-made millionaire
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
200
This former politician received a Grammy award in 2008 for the audio version of his memoir "The Audacity of Hope"
Who is President Barack Obama
200
This film which debuted in 1995 was written by Ice Cube who also starred in the film
What is Friday
200
This popular card game is a staple at any cookout
What is Spades
200
These two people are considered by many to be the best hosts of the show
Who are AJ and Free
200
He was the founder of the network B.E.T as well as the nation's first black billionaire
Who is Bob Johnson
300
Written by Zora Neale Hurston, this novel follows the life of a woman as she navigates through life and love in the South
What is "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
300
This 1998 film sparked he careers of Bernie Mac & Lisa Rae
What is The Player's Club
300
This popular song by Maze & Frankie Beverly can often be heard at family reunions around the nation
What is "Before I Let Go"
300
This member of the famous girl group Destiny's Child, tripped on the show during a performance, only to not be helped up by the fellow members of her group
Who is Michelle Williams
300
The developer of hundreds of products using peanuts, George Washington Carver was a member of this black Greek letter organization
What is Phi Beta Sigma Inc.
400
This renowned poet, now holds a position as University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech
Who is Nikki Giovanni
400
This 1954 film starred Harry Belafonte and featured Dorothy Dandridge as the title character
What is Carmen Jones
400
This side dish can be found at any black family reunion, cookout, or repass
What is Potato Salad
400
The music video to this song was viewed to be misogynistic and could not be sown until late at night, often on B.E.T.'s adult program "Uncut"
What is Tipdrill
400
He holds the patent for an improved traffic signal
Who is Garret A. Morgan
500
This American writer is best known for his novel "Invisible Man" which won the National Book Award in 1953
Who is Ralph Ellison
500
This actress was the first African American to win an Academy Award for her portrayal in Mamie in the film "Gone With the Wind"
Who is Hattie McDaniel
500
This actress and Trump supporter was recently fired from her job at Fox News
Who is Stacy Dash
500
Rappers Jin & Blind Fury were discovered on this segment of 106 & Park
What is Freestyle Friday
500
Lonnie Johnson, a former NASA engineer is mostly known for inventing this popular children's toy that is often sprayed
What is the Super Soaker