December 21st
Many Chicagoans would use this super power to fix Derrick Rose's notably weak knees.
What is the power to heal?
This pastor and civil rights activist has been known to "Have a Dream."
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
This style of cooking is a staple in the Black community and the title of a very popular Black film.
What is Soul Food?
This highly debated word is a shortened version of the phrase "fixing to."
What is finna?
Starting as the web series "Awkward Black Girl", this HBO show was created by and stars the talented Issa Rae.
What is "Insecure"?
The ability to help your mama carry all of the groceries in on one trip.
What is super strength?
This activist started the bus boycotts in Montgomery, Alabama when she refused to give up her seat on a city bus.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This piece of city infrastructure which illuminates the pavement was an indicator that you were out passed curfew.
What is a street light?
In Chicago this saying which is synonymous with "what's up?" asks the question about the opposite direction.
What is "whaddown"?
Starring Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson, this comedy series has spawned several spin offs.
What is "Black-ish"?
The ability to "run it up" undetected.
What is the power of invisibility?
This politician was the first Black mayor of the City of Chicago.
Who is Harold Washington?
This word is synonymous with "fib" which is used to describe anything untrue was considered a curse word.
What is a lie?
This saying arose from a viral video in which a woman described the quality of her eyebrows.
What is "on fleek"?
In this self titled show, our main character is best known for his love-hate (but mostly hate) relationship with his girlfriends' homegirl, Pam.
What is "Martin"?
Often performed on a track, if you see another person using this super power-stranger or not, you are likely to quickly follow suit.
What is the power of super speed?
This former Black Panther shares a last name with a popular 90s rapper.
Who is Assata Shakur?
The main room of the church in which "no eating" is allowed.
What is the sanctuary?
This term is used in Chicago to describe the holding of a parking spot in winter or to oblige someone to share food.
What are "dibs"?
*cobbs
This show, set in a Chicago housing project had everyone saying "dynomiiiite".
What is Good Times?
This super power which can be used to describe someone as "cool" or "dope" is also the title of a Missy Elliot song.
What is the power of flight?
This scientist and inventor is best known for his work with the peanut plant.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This term is used to describe a person who cannot "turn" in the game of double dutch.
What is double handed?
This saying, which is more of a sound and less of a word, is most often emitted by Black women when they agree with or are suspicious of you.
What is "Mmmmhm"?
A spin off of The Cosby show, this show describes the experiences of Black students at Hillman college.
What is "A Different World"?