Movies
This 1989 Morgan Freeman drama, shares its name with a Bill Withers classic, that reminds us that everyone needs a little support from friends or family
What is Lean On Me?
Before “breaking barriers” was a hashtag, this man stepped onto the field in 1947 and changed Major League Baseball forever, becoming the first African American to play MLB in the modern era.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This guy taught us how to “Uptown Funk,” made people practice their moonwalks again, and reminded us that one-man bands still exist.
Who is Bruno Mars?
This show has a famous theme song that celebrates "traveling down the road and back again" while "being a good confidant".
Double Jeopardy: Name the theme song and sing it
Before streaming and late fees on your credit card, this Friday night spot had aisles of VHS tapes and the power to make or break your weekend movie plans.
What is Blockbuster Video?
In this movie, two athletic lovebirds grow up as neighbors and eventually get married.
What is Love & Basketball?
This NBA player scored 81 points in a single game in 2006, second only to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
Name a Drake song featuring Lil Durk
What is Laugh Now Cry Later?
This show followed the lives of black college students attending an HBCU during the late 80s and early 90s
Double Jeopardy: What was the name of the college they attended?
What is a Different World?
Before Waze, Google Maps, and your phone screaming “Recalculating!,” we printed these out, folded them up, and somehow still got lost.
What is MapQuest directions?
This movie is considered to be the Black Wizard of Oz
Double Jeopardy: Name two of the actors and who they played. You cannot name the main female character.
What is The Wiz?
The first African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
Who is Doug Williams?
This group is famous for hits such as 'If It Isn't Love', 'Boys to Men', and 'Candy Girl'.
Double Jeopardy: Name 5 other songs this group is famous for
Who is New Edition?
Set in Las Vegas, this procedural made fingerprints, fiber analysis, and blood spatter cool, long before every show had a lab tech with a dramatic monologue.
What is CSI: Crime Scene Investigation?
Before Netflix binges were a thing, this Friday night ABC lineup had your whole family glued to the TV watching an iconic lineup including Full House, Family Matters, Step by Step, and Boy Meets World.
What is TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Funny)?
This 1997 movie had folks crying, arguing about that door, and saying “I would’ve made room” for over 20 years.
What is Titanic?
This foursome helped turn the Chicago Bulls into a ’90s dynasty that had six championships and zero patience for losing.
Who are
Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen
Steve Kerr
Dennis Rodman
This Classic Soul Anthem 1983 song by Frankie Beverly & Maze reminds listeners that despite our differences, we share a single spirit and connection - just like its title says.
What is "We Are One"?
Based on Piper Kerman’s memoir, this series explored life in a women’s prison while mixing comedy, social commentary, and unexpected alliances.
What is Orange Is the New Black?
Before Wi-Fi, before 5G, you’d pick up the house phone, disconnect it, and hope nobody called while you tried to log on — all for this 90s miracle.
What is dial-up internet?
This actor has appeared in every film of a major cinematic universe… and most people don’t even realize it.
Who is Stan Lee? (MCU cameos)
The fight where the punches stopped mattering, the ear became the headline, and nobody forgot where they were watching it.
What is Tyson vs. Holyfield?
Motown, the Detroit record label, founded by Berry Gordy in 1959, became the sound of young America and gave us the Funk Brothers. Name 6 well known Motown acts from the Hitsville USA era.
Double Jeopardy: Name 1 song each of the 6 is known for
The Supremes
The Temptations
Jackson 5
Stevie Wonder
Marvin Gaye
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
The Spinners
Tammi Terrell
On his hit '90s sitcom, Martin Lawrence famously played these 8 different characters.
Who are:
1. Mama Payne
2. Sheneneh
3. Roscoe
4. Otis
5. Dragonfly Jones
6. Elroy
7. Bob
8. Jerome
This Harlem theater became a cultural and musical mecca, famous for its Amateur Night, where unsuccessful acts were sometimes swept offstage by the Sandman.
What is the Apollo Theater?