Black Slang
What does the acronym 'IKYL' stand for?
I know you lyin'
What book did Sojourner Truth write?
Ain't I a Woman
Who is named the 'King of Pop'?
Michael Jackson
In what year did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
1955
What does it mean when someone says they’re “vibin’”?
Feeling good / enjoying the moment
What year was the first Juneteenth celebration?
1866
Who is the creator of the Madea franchise?
Tyler Perry
Who directed the 2017 film "Get Out"?
Jordan Peele
If someone says “say less,” what are they expressing?
Agreement or understanding — no need to explain further
What organization is one of the oldest civil rights organization in the U.S.?
the NAACP
What was Muhammed Ali's nickname?
The Greatest
What was the name of the all-Black military unit that fought in World War II and became famous for its air missions?
Tuskegee Airmen
What does it mean when someone says “stay woke”?
Stay socially and politically aware
Who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)?
Marcus Garvy
Which actor starred in Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Nope?
Daniel Kaluuya
What did the 14th Amendment do?
granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including formerly enslaved people, and guarantees that no state can deny any person "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law" or "the equal protection of the laws"
What does “the diaspora” refer to when used in cultural conversations?
The global community of people of African descent
Who was the first Black woman elected to congress
Shirley Chisholm
Which Black actress made history as the youngest ever EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner?
Viola Davis
What year did Juneteenth officially become a federal holiday in the United States?
2021