At Black family reunions, this element is often used to share culture, love, and family recipes passed down for generations.
What is food
This “railroad” helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the North or Canada, but it didn’t use actual trains.
What is the Underground Railroad
Others: Serious as a heart attack!
Black people: OMS
What is "On my soul"
This artist’s alter ego, “Sasha Fierce,” appeared on her 2008 album I Am… Sasha Fierce.
Who is "Beyonce"
She started in Destiny’s Child and became a global superstar with albums like Lemonade.
Who is Beyoncé
This formerly enslaved man across four states searched for his children post-slavery, finding nine out of ten.
Who is "John “Jack” Johnson"
Founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966, this group focused on protecting Black communities from police brutality.
What is the Black Panther Party
You just got in trouble, and this leads to you crying. Respond as a black mother.
What is "Stop crying before I give you something to cry about."
What is the name of the fictional African nation in Black Panther?
What is "Wakanda"
He is called the “King of Pop” and performed hits like Thriller and Billie Jean.
Who is Michael Jackson
John “Jack” Johnson was enslaved in this many states.
What is 4
This group of Black students helped integrate Central High School in Arkansas in 1957.
What is Little Rock Nine
Others: You got the right one buddy
Black people: IATO
What is " I aint the one"
Who was the first female rapper to win a Grammy Award?
Who is "Queen Latifah"
This rapper from Atlanta released Astroworld in 2018 and is known for his melodic style.
Who is Travis Scott
During slavery, enslaved Black people secretly met in hidden places to worship and build community. What were these secret meeting spots called?
Hush Harbors
This women-led organization, founded in 1896, worked to improve education, fight discrimination, and support Black communities.
When you are rapping a song word from word, what would a black mother typically respond saying?
What is "I hope you know that schoolwork like you know them songs/lyrics"
This rapper is known for hits like Hotline Bling and God’s Plan.
Who is Drake
This rapper is famous for The Miseducation of _____"
Who is Lauryn Hill
Hip-Hop is said to have started at a 1973 block party in the Bronx, hosted by DJ Kool Herc and his sister. What kind of event was it?
What is a back-to-school party
Whose death started the Black Lives Matter movement? (Hint July 13, 2013)
Who is Trayvon Martin
Others: to my surprise
Black people: CTFO
What is "Come to find out..."
This singer is known for the songs Truth Hurts and Good as Hell.
Who is Lizzo
This rapper, from Compton, California, released the album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City in 2012 and is known for storytelling in his songs.
Who is Kendrick Lamar