Mama Says
Mom: “I ain’t one of….”
What is “your lil friends”
This item serves as a protective head piece when going to bed.
What is “A bonnet”
This leafy green is cooked on most holidays and Sunday dinners.
What is Collard greens
You say this when someone is lying.
What is “That’s cap” or “Cap”
He became the first black president of the United States
Who is Barack Obama
You: “Can we go to McDonald’s”
Your mom: “….”
What is “Do you have McDonalds money”
This household object magically becomes discipline when you “act up”
What is a belt or shoe
A very common drink in black households & the most popular flavor is red.
What is Koolaid
what you say when your friend has on a good outfit.
What is “Thats hard/tea”
In 1963, he gave the “I have a dream” speech.
Who is MLK
What does your mom say when you start crying?
What is “Stop crying before I give you something to cry about”
This R&B song comes on and everyone knows the lyrics no matter the age.
What is When I see you
When you’re sick, you need to drink this.
What is “ginger ale”
This phrase means you’re minding your business and not getting involved.
What is “That ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
This filmmaker and actor created multiple black comedy movies.
Who is Tyler Perry
You and your mom are abt to walk into a store, what does she say?
What is “Don’t touch nothing, don’t ask for nothing, because you ain’t getting nothing”
This phrase is said when a child is worried about the wrong things.
What is “Stay in a childs place“
What is the go to dinner meal in a black household?
What is “spaghetti”
You say this after giving advice just in case things go wrong.
What is “That’s just me tho”
A enslaved woman who escaped to freedom in 1849
Who is Harriet Tubman
You go outside to hang out w/ your friends, what does your mom say before you leave the house?
What is “Be back before the street lights come on”
A common saying that suggests a black persons skin does age.
What is “Black don’t crack”
These are a new years tradition, often believed to give good luck.
What is Black eyed peas
You say this when you’re trying to get someone to tell the real truth.
What is “Merchhhh”
HBCU stands for?
What is “Historically Black Colleges and Universities”