Jersey Facts
This Jersey location was once the setting of the HBO show Boardwalk Empire.
What is Atlantic City.
This smooth-voiced group from Philadelphia released the iconic 1992 slow jam “End of the Road.”
Who is Boys II Men.
In 1972, this woman became the first Black woman to run for President of the United States under a major political party.
Who is Shirley Chisholm.
This aunt lived to be 102 and shared her name with a flower.
Who was Aunt Lillie?
Finish the lyrics:
"We're the Parkers. We're doing our thing. ____________, come join us! We're the Parkers."
What is "It's a new type of swing"
This nickname refers to New Jersey’s long history of agricultural production, especially blueberries, tomatoes, and cranberries.
What is the Garden State.
This 1996 debut single by Dru Hill became a massive hit and helped define late-90s slow jam culture.
What is In My Bed.
This group of African American military pilots served with distinction during World War II and helped pave the way for desegregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
On this holiday, Grandma Dorcas would plant her garden each year.
What was Good Friday?
What are the Different World Theme Song Lyrics
What is "I know my parents loved me. Stand behind me come what may. I know now that I'm ready, for I finally heard them say. It's a different world..."
Born in Long Branch, this legendary musician is known as “The Boss.”
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
Dru Hill’s song “How Deep Is Your Love” was featured on the soundtrack for this 1998 action film about to detectives.
What is Rush Hour.
This Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional in 1954.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
Bruno Mars song or what Grandpa Charlie liked to hunt for.
What was treasure?
A character for Martin described as a delusional, low-budget martial arts “sensei” who ran what looked like a dojo but felt more like an abandoned rec center.
Who is Dragon Fly Jones.
This inventor, who held over 1,000 patents, developed many of his most famous inventions in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
Who is Thomas Edison?.
This 1991 Mint Condition breakout single helped launch their career and became a staple slow jam at every 90s house party.
What is “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)”?
This 1925 cultural explosion in New York City celebrated Black art, literature, and music and featured figures like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
Grandpa Harry had children with these (2) sisters.
Who were Pearl and Elizabeth?
What was Khadijah James job on Living Single
What is a magazine editor.
This New Jersey beach town became nationally famous after being featured in an MTV reality show starting in 2009.
What is Seaside Heights?.
Known as a pioneer of New Jack Swing, this singer had 90s hits like “Twisted".
Who is Keith Sweat.
This acclaimed filmmaker directed the 1992 biographical film Malcolm X, starring Denzel Washington in the title role.
Who is Spike Lee.
This street was where Aunt Dollie lived in Newark and family members also joined.
What was Girard Place?
On A Different World, this fictional HBCU was the setting of the series.
What is Hillman College?