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Known for his hit song Maybellene recorded in 1955 this artist is credited as being one of the pioneers of Rock & Roll and one of the few African Americans
Who is Chuck Berry
Invented in 1966 and Patented in 1969 Marie Van Brittain Brown created a predecessor of today's modern invention used by companies like ADT, Xfinity and Slimplisafe
What is a Home Security System
Known commonly in the black household as a beacon or alarm of when you should be home. Your mother may have told you "Don't make me come find you, you better be home before...
What is The street lights come on?
This family is known for their singing talent. While they began at a young age it was clear that one brother stood out from the rest. They sang as 5 brothers and eventually their sisters also found careers in music.
Who is The Jackson Five?
This play was the 1st to be produced by an African American woman on Broadway. It's cast included Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Glynn Turman, Louis Gosset and later Ossie Davis
What is A Raisin in the Sun
Lonnie G. Johnson is an inventor and engineer who holds over 120 patents including this 90s water gun
What is The Super Soaker
Not to be confused as an idle threat this is often a reminder that while she gave you life she had no problem doing a bid if you act crazy
What is I brought you in this world and I'll take you out
This family of 10 siblings have acting and screenwriting in their blood. All the siblings are involved in the movie business in some way. Many of their children have followed suit. Two of the brothers who starred in a show together with John Witherspoon casted as their fathe. And even named their sons after each other.
Who is The Wayans Family?
Our Family like moat has lots of nicknames. Name 3.
Multiple Acceptable answers some include
Betty lou
Bus/buster
Molly
Na-Na
PieSis
Tech
Tick
TootTootie
Tootsie
Credited for creating programs such as the free breakfast program, the free food program, health clinics, and the black student alliance this organization was started by 3 students to provide protection for African Americans against police brutality
Known World wide as one of the greatest performers ever. This artist holds a patent for an invention that helped him to seemingly defy gravity
Who's is Micheal Jackson
Known universally this is a statement used to advise you that silence would be your best option if you would like to taste your food
What is [Keep Talking] I'll knock the taste out yo mouth
This family rose to prominence through politics. While he and his wife are credited as being the firsts in their respective positions for 8 years this family was the face of this country. The Let's Move fitness initiative was started by his wife.
Who are The Obamas?
In 1977 this mini series aired for an unprecedented 8 consecutive days and achieved the 3rd highest rated episode for any type of television series. It went on the receive 37 primetime Emmy nominations and won 9.
What is Roots
While this is not actually a phrase it is used very often when a child is acting out especially in public and most certainly at church
What is The Look
The patriarch of this family paved the way for future generations. He was the son of a minister who rose to great prominence as a minister himself. His birth name was Micheal but was later changed by his father. He went on to marry and have four children. He was the head of nationwide movement before being assassinated in 1968.
Who are The King Family?
In 1983 this novel by Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It later went on to be adapted into a film and musical of the same name.
What is The Color Purple
Used often with toddlers or small children who commonly put items in their mouths. It is used by most family members and is more of a sound than an actual phrase
What is Aht- Aht