What is the date of birth, Beverly's Platinum Jubilee?
February 4, 2025
Turning 70 is a milestone in and of itself, but it's one that could also be referred to as a "platinum birthday." After all, where royals are concerned, 70 years of reign and service is known as a "platinum jubilee."
It’s not a pill, it’s not a smoke,
But it’s the drink my mom calls her "joke."
Sweet and fizzy, it’s her daily hug,
Her favorite "fix"—a bubbly drug.
What is it?
Coca-Cola, aka Coke!
Someone who looks spookily like you, but isn't a twin, is a doppelganger.
WHO IS BEVERLY'S?
CLUE:
She played Gina, full of sass and flair,
As Jay, her humor was rare.
If my mom had a famous twin, it'd be clear —
This actress and singer would both be near!
Who is she?
TISHA CAMPBELL
No big crowd, just a simple fact,
The sibling bond is tightly packed.
Not many to count, easy and clear,
How many siblings does Mom hold dear?
The ONE, The only, The INCOMPARABLE
Cynthia D. Fair-McCutchen!
What is the name of Beverly's hometown?
Childhood home on 18th Street, Apopka Florida
INVENTION
I hum a tune, but I’m not alive,
I make your meals in minutes thrive.
With waves unseen, I heat your treat,
From frozen cold to piping heat.
What am I?
The first domestic microwave oven was introduced by Tappan.
A navy man with fists of rage,
A painful past turns the page.
Through a doctor’s care, his truth takes flight,
Finding hope after years of fight.
What’s Beverly’s favorite film, full of heart,
Where healing and courage play their part?
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Two men in Beverly’s life, their names the same,
One’s her father, and one’s part of her teenage fame.
THEY SHARE THE NAME, WILLIE.
DEFINE & IDENTIFY BEVERLY'S NAMESAKE.
name·sake /ˈnāmˌsāk/
noun
a person or thing that has the same name as another.
BEVERLY ANN FAIR-BROOKS
AND
BEVERLY MARIE FAIR
What was a beloved nickname given to Beverly by her favorite, Uncle Paul?
Red Bird
Bo Diddley came out with his first single, eponymously and confusingly titled “?????,” in March of 1955.
The song found immediate commercial success, spending 18 weeks on the R&B charts, including 2 weeks at the #1 spot.
'Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley have you heard?
My pretty baby said she was a bird'
Golden and fluffy, a classic delight,
With frosting so rich, it’s love at first bite.
A favorite treat that’s always the best,
It’s Beverly’s choice above the rest.
What dessert does she love to make?
Duncan Hines yellow cake with chocolate frosting!
Beverly had quite the collection.
I’m small, I’m round, and I stick with ease,
On fridges and lockers, I bring collectors to their knees.
I show off a logo, or sometimes a theme,
What am I that’s part of a collection dream?
What’s a quirky item I collect?
Coca-Cola Refrigerator Magnets.
How any children are there?.
[4] MYAH, RONALD, ROLANDA & ARIENE
GRANDBABY MADISON SEEN PECKING IN.
I dream of twirls, of pirouettes in the air,
With a tutu and slippers, I glide with flair.
On stage I perform, with grace I beam,
What is my childhood dream?
TO BE A BALLERINA
Aesha Ash danced her way from a modest life in Rochester
to the New York City Ballet.
This famous civil rights activist that shares Beverly's Birthday?
I took a stand by sitting down,
In a segregated Southern town.
My quiet strength lit freedom’s flame,
And history remembers my name.
Who am I, whose courage set things right,
In the long and noble civil rights fight?
Rosa Parks (born February 4, 1913, Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.—died October 24, 2005, Detroit, Michigan) was an American civil rights activist whose refusal to relinquish her seat on a public bus precipitated the 1955–56 Montgomery bus boycott in Alabama, which became the spark that ignited the civil rights movement in the United States.
What's Beverly's Favorite TV series?
I have a team that’s always on the case,
From coast to coast, they set the pace.
In New Orleans, we solve the crime,
In L.A., the action’s always prime.
In Hawaii, the sun meets the crime,
What show do I represent, solving all in time?
NCIS! (Including NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans,and NCIS: Hawaii)
Who's your Daddy?
He wasn’t my father, but still held her heart,
A kind of love that never could start.
She spoke of him warmly, her "what if" song,
A man she believed could do no wrong.
Who is this man, admired and steady,
The one she said should have been my daddy?
THIS IS FRANKIE BEVERLY
born December 6 1946; died September 10 2024
THIS IS MY ACTUAL FATHER, RONALD MOSS, SR.
How many grandchildren?
[3] MADISON, AVA & MALEAH
What high school did Beverly graduate from?
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
ROCHESTER, NY 1972
I’m sticky, but I’m not glue,
I’m strong, but I can split in two.
I was made by man, inspired by burrs,
I fasten shoes, clothes, and more of yours.
What am I?
Velcro was invented by Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral.
What is Beverly's ice cream flavor?
I’m creamy and sweet, with a fruity surprise,
Red cherries hidden, a taste that defies.
With vanilla smooth, I’m a classic delight,
Chilled on a cone, I’ll make your night.
What flavor am I, to satisfy your sweet tooth’s dreams?
Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream!
What’s a food combination that Beverly enjoys that others might find odd?
It melts, it folds, it stacks with ease,
A dairy delight meant to please.
But on your cookies, it's quite surreal,
Replacing milk — now that's a deal!
Sweet and crunchy, a classic delight,
With chocolate chips in every bite.
What is it?
Chips Ahoy Cookies
With
She gets it from her momma. Her eyes, her hair, smile and HER MIDDLE NAME.
What's her mother's name?
HARRIET MARIE FAIR [WEATHERS]
With a name that shines like stars up high,
He strums the guitar, makes the crowd fly.
In the Jackson 5, he found his fame,
A rhythm man with a rock and roll name.
He's a Hall of Famer, a legend so bright,
Who’s this heartthrob that made Beverly's hearts light?
Tito Jackson!
(October 15, 1953 – September 15, 2024)