BiGI Identity
What do the letters BiGI stand for?
Black InGenius Initiative
What was your 6th grade BiGI theme?
Self
What is empathy?
Understanding and considering how another person feels
What is the name of the seven-day cultural celebration beginning December 26 that honors African heritage and community values?
Kwanzaa
What does it mean to be accountable?
Taking responsibility for your actions and their consequences
At which San Diego university does BiGI operate?
University of San Diego
What was your 7th grade BiGI theme?
Family
What does SEL stand for?
Social-Emotional Learning
What does Nia, one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, mean?
Purpose
When your group disagres about how to spend event money, what is one constructive way to resolve the disagreement?
Examples: listen to each idea, compare priorities, vote fairly, seek compromise
What do we call the young people participating in BiGI?
Scholars
What is your current annual theme?
Neighborhood
What is a personal boundary?
A limit someone sets to protect their comfort, safety, time or well-being
What is cultural identity?
A sense of belonging shaped by traditions, history, language, experiences and community
What is one difference between a leader and someone who simply has authority?
Leadership involves responsibility, influence, service and earning trust; authority is formal power
BiGI serves students primarily in which two school levels?
Middle and high school
What is your theme next year?
City
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy involves understanding another person's feelings; sympathy involves feeling concern for their situation
Why is preserving neighborhood history important when a city develops new projects?
It protects community identity, collective memory, cultural heritage and residents' connections
Your city has limited money and two neighborhoods need resources. Name three factors leaders should consider before deciding where to invest.
Examples: urgency, community needs, fairness, residents' input, potential benefits, possible harms, long-term impact
Name two skills or qualities BiGI encources Scholars to develop.
Examples: leadership, cultural awareness, empathy, critical thinking, confidence, community responsibility
How do Self, Family, Neighborhood and City connect to one another?
They represent expanding circles of identity, relationships, community and responsibility.
A friend shares a personal problem with you. Name two ways to show active listening.
Examples: give full attention, avoid interrupting, ask thoughful questions, reflect what they said
What is one way a cultural community event can strengthen a city?
Examples: celebrating traditions, building relationships, encouraging belonging, supporting local artists and businesses
What does civic engagment mean?
Participating in actions and decisionss that affect your community