My Black Momma Said...
What was your mother not one of?
What is " one of your little friends"?
The process that typically involved using gel/___ control, water and a toothbrush to slick down baby-hairs.
What is Laying edges/Slaying edges?
It was all a dream. I used to read Word Up magazine. Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine.
Who is Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.?
A common expression which suggests black skin doesn't age or wrinkle.
What is "Black Don't Crack"?
This style of jump-rope became popular in the early 80s and uses two ropes, turning at the same time.
What is Double Dutch?
Why did your black momma say she would give you if you didn't "stop all that crying"...
What is "before I give you something to cry about"?
A silk-like material worn around the head to give the appearance of "waves"
What is a Du-Rag?
Yada, yada, yah, yada, yada, yah-yah
Yada, yada, yada, bom-bom, kah-kah.
Who is Beyonce?
This African American proverb is usually said when someone about to lie.
What is "See... what had happened was?"
She was the first Black woman to appear on Vogue magazine.
Who is Beverly Johnson?
If you asked your black momma to go to McDonald's, what is she going to ask you for in return?
What is "some McDonald's money"?
It is now the most common regional cuisine in southern cities such as Charleston (South Carolina), New Orleans (Louisiana), Houston (Texas), Charlotte (North Carolina) Birmingham (Alabama) and Atlanta (Georgia).
What is Soul Food?
Next time you come my way, I'll know just what to say
Can we talk for a minute? Girl, I want to know your name. Can we talk for a minute? Girl, I want to know your name.
Who is Tevin Campbell?
This word has a variety of meanings including: Okay, a wager, "its on sight", conversation over, etc.
What is "iight, bet"?
It's show time at this Harlem Theater that began hosting it's amateur night in 1934, and has since had a number of hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Lawrence, Steve Harvey, Anthony Anderson, Sinbad, and Mo'Nique.
What is The Apollo Theater?
When going to the store with your black momma, what would see say before you entered?
What is "When we get in this store, don't touch nothin"?
A kickback, party, reunion. Any event that involves people "getting together".
What is "A function"?
I used to pray for times like this, to rhyme like this
So I had to grind like that to shine like this.
Who is Meek Mill?
Who doesn't like ugly?
Who is God?
In 1773, she published the first book of poetry by an African-American.
Who is Phyllis Wheatley?
When singing some out loud around the house, what saying did you black momma never fail to say about your school work?
What is "I hope you know that school work like you know them songs"?
These are NOT what the name suggests, they are small, coiled buns secured against the side of the head.
What are Bantu Knots?
I want to love you (___)
___ ___ ___
You need some loving (T.L.C.)
Tender love and care
And I'll take you there, girl, ooh-oh
Who is Michael Jackson?
"Glorilla once said: "At the end of the day,______"
What is "the day gotta end"
The civil rights activist Malcolm X joined the Nation of Islam in 1946 while in prison. He was serving time for?
What is Burglary?