Black History
A holiday celebrated to commemorate the emancipation from slavery in Texas on that day in 1865.
What is Juneteenth?
Respond to this statement: "Ma, can we go to McDonald's?"
"You got McDonald's money?"
The Bronx, NY is famously known for creating this central part of black culture.
Which city is widely acknowledged as the birthplace for hip hop?
A movie that portrays a woman's life of hardship in the rural south which received 11 Oscar Nominations.
What is the Color Purple?
It's when Dr. King delivered his "I have a dream" speech.
Why is March 1963 important?
An invitation to this gathering is not easy to come by, just one mistake and your access can/will be revoked.
The Cookout
This shoe is the most popular shoe in black culture.
What are Jordans/Air Jordans?
This actor played the lead in the movies "Training Day", "The Equalizer", and "Malcom X".
Who is Denzel Washington?
This rapper and activist released the albums All Eyez on Me and Me Against the World before his tragic death in 1996.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
What is the "Harlem Renaissance"?
This was a sign that it was a cleaning day in your house.
What does music blasting from speakers mean?
He created Hit the Quan.
Who is Rich Homie Quan?
The name of this book, which would become a movie, is inspired by Tupac's definition of "THUG LIFE"
What is The Hate U Give?
This legendary singer, known as the "Queen of Soul" recorded hits like "Respect" and "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
Who is Aretha Franklin?
A landmark 1896 Supreme Court case that upheld racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.
What is Plessy v. Ferfuson?
As a child this is when you had to be back in the house.
What does it mean when the street lights came on?
A rap group known for their infamous adidas track suit.
Who is Run-DMC?
A modern black sitcom about a teacher at an underfunded predominantly black public school in West Philadelphia.
What is Abbott Elementary?
She is the first black artist to win a Grammy in 1958.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
Cheyney University is known for this.
What is the name of the first historically black college/university in America?
This is what your mother said she was not, whenever you were in trouble.
Your lil friend
His artwork challenged the representation of African Americans in the media and art, advocating for the recognition and empowerment of marginalized communities.
This movie was the first predominantly black stop motion movie.
What is Wendell & Wild?
This world-famous artist started his music career as a child in a group with his brothers and later became known as the King of Pop.
Who is Micheal Jackson?