The McKissics
Songs Played at the Cookout
The Original 9
It’s a Family Reunion!
For the (Pop) Culture
100

His nickname is Danny.

Who is Thirland Daniels McKissic?

100

Beyoncé released a cover of this Frankie Beverly and Maze song. 

What is Before I Let Go?

100

This sibling has the most grandchildren.

Who is Uncle Dwight?

100

A reunion held in this city included a train ride at the zoo.

  Where is Jackson, MS?

100

This team won the 2025 NBA championship for the first time since 1979. 

Who are the Oklahoma City Thunder?

200

They were born on Juneteenth.  

Who is Rose Bell McKissic or Grandmama Rosa?

200

The electric slide is frequently done to this Cameo song.

What is Candy?

200

This sibling named her only son after one of her brothers.

Who is Aunt Barbara?

200

In 2017, a reunion was held in this city, and it was our last beach reunion before this one.

Where is Biloxi, MS?

200

Despite receiving critical acclaim, this actress has never received an Oscar for any of her roles.

 Who is Angela Bassett?

300

These three siblings are ministers.

Who are Ray, Danny, and Dwight?

300

This line dance is best performed with a fan.

What is Boots on the Ground?

300

Uncle Gene was the first Black student body president at this university.  

What is the University of Arkansas?

300

A reunion held in this city included a visit to the National Museum of African American Music.

Where is Nashville, TN?

300

This director is a frequent collaborator with Michael B. Jordan.

Who is Ryan Coogler?

400

These two siblings have recorded albums.

Who are Jimmy and Freda?

400

This popular gospel artist also hails from Texas.

Who is Kirk Franklin?

400

This sibling lived in Greece.  

Who is Aunt Wayne?

400

Our last reunion before the Pandemic was held in this city.

Where is Austin, TX?

400

This reality TV show is heavily influenced by Mafia.

What is The Traitors?

500

This fruit bears the same name as the street where Granddaddy and Grandmama lived.

What is South Peach Street?

500

This Babyface-produced record is famous for asking a simple question.

What is Can We Talk?

500

Uncle Jimmy was a resident piano player at this French hotel.

What is Hotel Martinez?

500

Our first reunion was held in this city. 

Where is Pine Bluff, AK?

500

This artist has written songs for Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, and Michael Jackson. 

Who is Stevie Wonder?