How Black Are You?
Classic Show Characters (Name That Show)
Almost Famous
Black Folks Write, Too
Musically Speaking
100

Relatively speaking, this is the preferred way to address your mother's best friend.

What is Auntie?

100

Whitley

Mr. Gaines

Freddie

Ron Johnson

What is A Different World?

100

We share the same famous mom, but this star of Blackish is our most famous sister.

Who is Tracee Ellis Ross

100

Alice Walker's most famous novel, later adapted into an award-winning film. 

What is The Color Purple?

100

This city is widely known as the birthplace of hip-hop.

What is The Bronx, New York City?

200

These two items are required for an official "clean the house day" at your Mama's house. 

What are Clorox and Gospel music?

200

Carlton

Geoffrey

Ashley

Aunt Viv

What is the Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

200

Will Smith will play me in the upcoming biopic, but you are most familiar with these slamming sisters, my successful and racket wielding daughters. 

Who are Venus and Serena Williams?

200

This 18th century author was the first African-American to publish a book. 

Who was Phyllis Wheatley?

200

In 1953, the song "Hound Dog" was released by this Blues singer before Elvis Presley's 1956 version.

Who is Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton?

300

When going to a buffet, this is the age that black children proclaim to be (even after they have passed this age).

What is 12?

300

Edna Garrett

Arnold

Kimberly

Willis

What is Different Strokes?

300

No, I am not married to Cardi B. No, I did not just break up with Saweetie. It's me. The other one. 

Who is Takeoff?

300

This play by Lorraine Hansberry is also a line from one of Langston Hughes' most famous poems.

What is A Raisin in the Sun?

Poem(Harlem)

300

This Renaissance man has a gift for producing, composing, arranging, and performing, and he has the most Grammy nominations in history.

Who is Quincy Jones?

400

At birthday parties, this is the understood rule regarding the birthday cake. 

What is do not cut my name/save my name?

400

Harriette

Laura

Eddie

Carl

What is Family Matters?

400

I'm a fashion designer and biological niece of Sheila E, but you may be more familiar with my famous dad and baby sister. 

Who is Nicole Richie?

400

We wrote the Autobiography of Malcolm X. 

Who are Malcolm X and Alex Haley?

400

Before becoming legends in funk music, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic began as what kind of musical group?

What is Doo Wop?

500

This musical group is required listening at every cookout, with "Before I Let Go" being played multiple times, in some cases. 

Who are Frankie Beverly & Maze?

500

Dee

Mabel

Shirley

Roger

What is What's Happening?

500

Our Mom and Dad are pretty famous, our little brothers, Kenzo and Wolf, not as much. 

Who are Ming and Aoki Lee Simmons?

500

Song of Solomon and Beloved are two of my most famous works. 

Who was Toni Morrison?

500

This Gospel singer would go on to be called the "Godmother of Rock-N-Roll". 

Who was Sister Rosetta Tharpe?