Dionne Brand
What are a few things that Dionne Brand writing is known for?
Writing/poetry which fights assumptions of sexuality, race and gender identity.
The viral dance that involved people dancing beside a moving car and became a social media sensation in 2018 to the lyrics “Keke, do you love me?” was to which artist and song.
In my feelings by Drake.
Who was the Black Canadian woman who was arrested for refusing to leave a whites-only section of a movie theater, helping to challenge racial segregation?
Viola Desmond
Her story helped inspire the civil rights movement in Canada.
In 1995, Canada officially celebrated Black History Month in this Month
February
What Canadian city was Dionne Brand’s first book, “Fore Day Mornings” published in?
Toronto
This Mississauga rapper known for his song “Novacane” and collaborations with Kanye, helped shaped the 2018s sound of R&B and Hip Hop
PARTYNEXTDOOR
Who is the Canadian hero known for helping slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Which Black Canadian woman was featured on the Canadian $10 bill?
Viola Desmond
What year was Dionne Brand appointed to the Order of Canada and why?
She won in 2017 for all her contributions to Canadian literature.
This R&B singer from Scarbrough, known for his unique voice and sunglasses, gave us hits such as What you Need
The Weeknd
Who is the actor with Canadian citizenship who was a former famous wrestler and had a role in the movie Jumanji?
Dawyne Jhonson (The Rock)
This Canadian city was home to the first Black community in Canada
Halifax
What university does Dionne brand have a university research chair in English and creative writing
University of Guelph
This Jamaican-Bajan-Canadian artist from Oshawa Ontario went viral for the song “Best Part” winning him a Grammy. Who is this artist and who is featured in the song?
Daniel Caesar and H.E.R
Who was the first Black women to publish newspapers in Canada that promoted anti-slavery and emigration
Mary Ann Shadd
What was the most segregated city in Canada?
Montreal
What are some awards Dionne Brand won for her contributions to Canadian literature?
She was winner of the Trillium Book Award, Governors General’s Award, Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and the Griffin Poetry Prize.
Tory Lanez was born in this Canadian city in Ontario.
Brampton
What important contribution did Jean Augustine make to Canadian history?
She was the first Black Canadian woman to serve as a member of Parliament, in 1993.
What year did Canada abolish slavery? (you can be off by 2 years max)
1834