Culture
Every February, schools and communities host events honoring the achievements of African Americans
What is Black History Month?
In this movie an African Prince visits Queens, NY looking for a woman to marry.
What is "Coming to America?
Something a black mother tells a child that's crying for no reason.
What is "keep crying and umma give you something to cry for"?
In 2008, this man became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
This singer, known for her powerful voice and hits like “I Will Always Love You,” is often referred to as "The Voice."
Who is Whitney Houston?
This main dish, often paired with collard greens and cornbread, is a beloved part of Black Southern cuisine and often served at family gatherings.
What is Fried Chicken?
4 female friends who are in need of money, all for different reasons become bank robbers.
What is "Set It Off"?
The number 1 rule when going into the store with your mother.
What is "don't ask for nothing" and/or don't touch nothing?
This court case ended legal segregation in public schools
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
Finish the lyrics to this popular 90s song: "'Cause my heart starts beating triple time With thoughts of loving you on my mind..."
What is "I can't figure out just what to do, when the cause and cure is you..."
This family event, filled with laughter, food, and dancing, is a common cultural gathering. All members usually get matching, custom T-shirts.
What is a Family Reunion ?
Released in 1995, a fight, someone got fired, robbery, getting bit by a dog and a drive by all happened in one day in this movie.
What is "Friday"?
What your mother always say when she wanted to kill you?
What is "I brought you in this world, I'll take you out"
This baseball legend broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This dance move, often performed to the beat of songs like "Wobble" and "Cupid Shuffle," is popular at Black family gatherings and parties.
What is the Electric Slide ?
Well known beverage in the black household. Full of riboflavin, it's most popular flavor is red.
What is Kool-Aid?
Drama packed movie that follows a veteran LAPD officer around as he shows a rookie officer the tough inner-city street in the narcotics unit.
What is "Training Day"?
DAILY DOUBLE:
At the start of the music, all team members must preform the correct dance to match the song. In the case that neither team correctly preforms the dance, there will be 1 more song played for half the points.
The name of the teenage boy whose body was found mutilated after being lynched in Mississippi in 1955 (his death is widely regarded as the spark to the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement).
Who is Emmett Till?
This Long Beach based rapper has sold over 37 million albums worldwide.
Who is Snoop Dogg?
This dance move, often performed to the beat of songs like "Wobble" and "Cupid Shuffle," is popular at Black family gatherings and parties.
What is the Electric Slide?
Based in a New Jersey High School this principal has the task of whipping the students into shape and getting them to study to raise the test scores of the school which is currently ranked the lowest.
What is "Lean on Me"?
The answer you got if you asked to get takeout while running errands with your mom. I.E. McDonalds
What is "We got food in the house" OR "Do you have McDonald's money"?
This iconic jazz musician, known for his trumpet skills, was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This "King of Pop" was known for hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," and broke numerous racial barriers in the music industry.
Who is Michael Jackson?