Black Slang
This word means to relax or take it easy
What is "Chill"?
He was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement and delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech
Who is "Martin Luther King Jr."?
She is a Grammy-winning singer known for hits like "Single Ladies" and "Crazy in Love."
Who is "Beyoncé"?
This 2018 Marvel film features a superhero from the fictional African nation of Wakanda.
What is "Black Panther"?
This artist is known as the "King of Pop" and has hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean."
Who is "Michael Jackson"?
This slang term is used to describe a party or event that is exciting and full of energy
What is "Lit"?
This African American woman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad and helped over 300 slaves to freedom.
Who is "Harriet Tubman"?
This actor starred in "Black Panther" as the titular character.
Who is "Chadwick Boseman"?
This 1996 live-action/animated film stars Michael Jordan alongside the Looney Tunes characters.
What is "Space Jam"?
This rapper and entrepreneur founded Roc-A-Fella Records and has hits like "Empire State of Mind" and "99 Problems."
Who is "Jay-Z"?
This term refers to someone who is overly dramatic or emotional.
What is "Extra"
He was a prominent abolitionist, writer, and speaker who escaped from slavery and became a leader in the anti-slavery movement
Who is "Frederick Douglass"?
She is a Grammy-winning singer known for hits like "Single Ladies" and "Crazy in Love."
Who is "Beyoncé"?
This 1991 film, directed by John Singleton, follows the lives of three young men living in South Central Los Angeles.
What is "Boyz n the Hood"?
This artist sings the lyrics "Sorry, Miss Jackson, I am for real. Never meant to make your daughter cry."
Who is "OutKast"?
This term means to show off or boast, especially about one's achievements or possessions.
What is a "Flex"?
He was an influential African American educator, author, and advisor to multiple presidents, and founded the Tuskegee Institute.
Who is "Booker T. Washington"?
She is an acclaimed actress who won an Oscar for her performance in "Fences" and an Emmy for "How to Get Away with Murder."
Who is "Viola Davis"?
In this movie, the phrase "Until you do right by me, everything you think about is gonna crumble" is said by the main character.
What is "The Color Purple"?
This influential jazz musician is known for his trumpet playing and songs like "What a Wonderful World."
Who is "Louis Armstrong"?
This phrase is used by Black moms to remind their kids of their ultimate authority when they are being disobedient.
What is "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out "?
As a high figure in the black community he served as a community organizer in Chicago, a state senator in Illinois, and a U.S. senator, and he was the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review.
Barack Obama
This director made history as the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Director with his film "12 Years a Slave."
Who is "Steve McQueen"?
In this movie, the phrase "You is kind. You is smart. You is important." is said by a maid to a young girl.
What is "The Help"?
This well-known rapper and actor who died in 1996 studied ballet at the Baltimore School for the Arts. During his time there, he performed in a production of "The Nutcracker," showcasing his versatility and talent.