Music Across the Generations
BLACK TV & MOVIES
Grandma Knows Best
Name that Era
If you know you Know
100

Before becoming a solo superstar, this artist was part of the Jackson 5 and was known as the group’s lead singer.

Who is Michael Jackson?

100

Before becoming a major movie star, this actor played Uncle Phil's nephew's cousin on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Who is Alfonso Ribeiro?

100

Grandma will probably choose this food over almost anything else

What is Cobb Salad

100

The phrase "Saturday Night Fever", disco balls, and the rise of funk are strongly associated with this decade.

What are the 1970's

100

I put you into this world...

What is I can take you out?

200

This Detroit record label helped launch the careers of artists including Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, and Stevie Wonder.

What is Motown?

200

This actress played Whitley Gilbert on A Different World, the fictional Hillman College student many viewers remember for her distinctive Southern accent.

Who is Jasmine Guy?

200

If Grandma could listen to one artist for the entire day, this entire day this would probably be her choice.

 Who is Jonathan McReynolds

200

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin, and Living Single all became parts of television during this decade.

What are the 1990's

200

Do I look like...

What is im playing 

300

This singer's 1970 album What's Going On addressed war, poverty, and social injustice.

Who is Marvin Gaye?

300

This 1988 Eddie Murphy film follows an African prince who travels to Queens, New York, looking for love.

What is Coming to America?

300

This is the phrase Grandma says so often that the family could probably finish the sentence for her. 

 What is Get off me, you're hurting me 

300

Facebook, YouTube, smartphones, and streaming services dramatically changed everyday life during this decade.

What are 2000's

300

This is an "A"...

 What is And B conversation see your way out.

400

This artist became the first rapper to win the Grammy for Album of the Year with The Miseducation

Who is Lauryn Hill?

400

This filmmaker directed Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, and BlackKklansman.

Who is Spike Lee?

400

Grandma's family knows to expect this whenever she is cooking for a gathering.

What is collard greens 

400

MTV debuted, cassette tapes were huge, and Michael Jackson released Thriller during this decade. 

What are the 1980s

400

Because I said so...

What is Thats why 

500

This legendary singer became the first Black woman to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, earning the honor for her 1969 album I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You.

Who is Aretha Franklin?

500

This sketch-comedy series, created by Keenen Ivory Wayans, featured characters like Homey D. Clown, Fire Marshall Bill, and the Fly Girls.

What is In Living Color?

500

Of all the family members, this person jas the best chance of getting Grandma to say yes when everyonr else gets a no.

Who is Lydere

500

Grandma was born during this decade, a period that came shortly after the end of World War ll and the beginning of the Baby boom.

What are the 1950's

500

When you get you own house...

What is you can make your own rules

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