Black Family Traditions
At holidays there’s always one cousin who shows up late but leaves with the biggest one of these.
What is a to go plate?
This iconic magazine, founded by John H. Johnson, became a major voice for Black fashion and entertainment.
What is Ebony?
She was the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This animated show created by Aaron McGruder feathered characters Huey, Riley, and Granddad.
What is the Boondocks?
This track star became the fastest woman alive after her 2021Olympic trials performanc.
Who is Sha’Carri Richardson?
Someone often gets sent out to run and grab this from the convenience store when the drinks get low.
What is ice?
This viral challenge had people freezing in place while the camera moved through the room.
What is the Mannequin Challenge?
This woman is considered the first self-made Black woman millionaire in the U.S.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This sitcom followed the Winslow family.
What is Family Matters?
This NFL star running back was nicknamed ”Sweetness”.
Who is Walter Payton?
This phrase is often said when kids try to talk while grown folks are talking.
What is stay out of grown folks business?
This actress played both Ramona in Black Panther and Tina Turner in What’s Love Got To Do With It.
Who is Angela Bassett?
This agricultural scientist discovered hundreds of uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This 2000 film starred Gabrielle Union and Kirsten Dunst on rival cheer squads.
What is Bring It On?
This WNBA icon became the first player ever to score 7,000 career points.
Who is Tina Thompson?
This classic card game featuring slaps on the table and loud debates is a staple at family gatherings.
What is spades?
This director created Get Out, Us and Nope.
Who is Jordan Peele?
This enslaved man led a major rebellion in Virginia in 1831.
Who is Nat Turner?
This Sci-Fi series created by a black show runner, Misha Green, blended horror with Jim Crow themes.
What is Lovecraft Country?
This football player became the first black starting QB to win a Super Bowl in 1988.
Who is Doug William?
This tradition involves everyone dancing down in between two lines.
What is the electric slide?
This singers Cranes in the Sky won the 2017 Grammy for Best R&B Performance.
Who is Solange Knowles?
This young black poet became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she performed ‘The Hill We Climb’ at President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gourman?
This metal is the strongest substance in the marvel universe and powers Wakands technolog.
What is vibranium?
This boxer was the first Black heavyweight champion in 1908.
Who is Jack Johnson?