Literary Legend
She wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
Who is Maya Angelou?
This "Queen of Soul" demanded "R-E-S-P-E-C-T."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This cheesy side dish is the "holy grail" of Sunday dinner.
What is Mac & Cheese?
This popular phrase is used to describe the "vibe" or mood of a person or outfit—for example: "It’s ______ Beyoncé."
What is "Giving"?
If you’re wearing a fresh pair of these all-white Nike sneakers, the #1 rule is: "Do not crease the toe box.
What are Air Force 1s?
This Harlem Renaissance poet is famous for his poem "Harlem," which asks, "What happens to a dream deferred?
Who is Langston Hughes?
He founded Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan.
Who is Berry Gordy?
These slow-cooked greens are often flavored with ham hocks
What is Collard Greens?
This food critic became a "kingmaker" for small businesses after his honest TikTok reviews and the phrase: "I'm gonna try it and rate it 1 to 10."
Who is Keith Lee?
This 2004 Crime Mob anthem is guaranteed to make the entire club—and every house party—start "fighting the air" the moment the beat drops.
What is "Knuck If You Buck"?
She wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple, which was adapted into two films and a musical.
Who is Alice Walker?
Her 1998 debut album was the first hip-hop album to win Album of the Year.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This yellow, crumbly bread is often baked in a cast-iron skillet and can be served sweet or savory.
What is Cornbread?
Known for her soothing voice and vegan recipes, this creator went viral during the pandemic for her catchphrase: "Because that’s my business."
Who is Tabitha Brown?
Often called the "Bushwick Birkin," this vegan leather shopping bag designed by a Liberian-American artist became the "it-bag" for the 2020s.
What is a Telfar (bag)?
She is the author of the 1937 masterpiece Their Eyes Were Watching God, set in Eatonville, Florida.
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
Before becoming the "King of Pop," he started his career as the youngest member of this family group at Motown
Who is the Jackson 5 or Michael Jackson?
Whether it’s wings, thighs, or legs, this crispy, golden-brown main course is a Sunday dinner staple.
What is fried Chicken?
In 2014, a young woman named Peaches Monroee posted a Vine that permanently added this two-word phrase to the dictionary to describe perfect eyebrows.
What is "On Fleek"?
Created by Issa Rae, this HBO series followed the life, friendships, and "awkward" dating experiences of Issa Dee in South L.A.
What is Insecure?
This author wrote the novel Beloved and was the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Who is Toni Morrison?
Often called "The Voice," she became a global superstar.
Who is Whitney Houston?
Often compared to Pumpkin Pie, this orange-colored dessert is a holiday favorite usually topped with whipped cream.
What is Sweet Potato Pie?
This comedian and creator is the founder of the parody label "Coulda Been Records" and is known for his chaotic, star-studded Instagram Lives.
Who is Druski?
Founded by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz during the 2020 lockdown, this "battle" series had us all on Instagram Live watching legends like Gucci Mane vs. Jeezy.
What is Verzuz?