Directions:
Read the slides and look out for questions to answer throughout the lesson. Remember to write the answers in complete sentences on a piece of paper or in your YGB Notebook!
Who is KRS One?
2. Who are the Cold Crush Brothers? Where are they from?
3. What was the name of the first rap song to reach the top-40 charts?
4. Who is Hodari Davis? Name some of the countries he’s presented his work in.
5. Who was Nina Simone and why was she important?
6. Who was Lorraine Hansberry and where did she get the name for her most famous play?
7. Who was Marvin Gaye? What quote of his is in 1-2-3?
8. What is the meaning of Sankofa and where does it come from?
9. What are Adinkra symbols? How were they used traditionally?
10. How did Adinkra symbols end up in American metalwork?
11. How old are you? What do you believe is your special gift? What reinforces your Blackness?
Check to make sure you answered all the questions!
