History & Heritage
This U.S. conflict, from 1775 to 1783, led to the founding of the United States and established the tradition of a Continental Army
What is the American Revolutionary War?
Name 1 of the 11 Latin American Countries that has had a female president?
What is Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Panama, Chile, Costa Rica, Brazil, Honduras, Peru, or Mexico?
This annual event, held on the last Monday in May, honors U.S. military members who have died in service to their country
What is Memorial Day?
With over 150 films to his name, this martial arts icon became the highest-grossing Asian actor of all time
Who is Jackie Chan?
One of 54 facilities across the globe, this interactive space at our Austin office drives inclusion by enabling employees, clients, and contractors to experience assistive equipment and technology for persons with disabilities
What is the Accessibility Center?
Meaning of the Acronym "APAIHM"
What is "Asian Pacific American Islander Heritage Month"?
The first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work inspired by Christian faith, known worldwide for serving “the poorest of the poor” in Calcutta, India
Who is Mother Teresa?
Name 4 countries that celebrate Diwali
What is India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malasia, Nepal, Myanmar, Singapore, UK, or USA?
Released in 1986, this blockbuster film was credited with dramatically increasing U.S. Navy pilot recruitment.
What is Top Gun?
These are the two months in which Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated
What is September and October?
It is currently the year 5786 according to this calendar
What is the Hebrew Calendar?
This Indian-born CEO led Microsoft into the AI era
Who is Satya Nadella?
Observed 40 days before Easter, this season of prayer, fasting, and reflection commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert
What is Lent?
This Jewish Canadian rapper has won multiple Grammys
Who is Drake?
This holiday, which celebrates liberation from slavery, is the most widely observed Jewish holiday globally
What is Passover?
Percentage of the US Population that identify as Asian
What is 7.2%? (as of 04/2025)
Following her death in 2000, she became the first Jewish person to lie in state in the US Capitol
Who was Ruth Bader Ginsberg?
This historic U.S. military tradition, originating in the 18th century, involves a ceremonial folding of the flag into a triangle to honor the nation and service members
What is the flag-folding ceremony?
This groundbreaking sitcom, debuting in 1968, was the first American TV series to star an African American woman in a non-stereotypical lead role, paving the way for greater representation in prime-time television.
What is Julia? (starring Diahann Carroll)
This date marks World Contraception Day - first launched in 2007 by a coalition of NGOs, promotes universal access to reproductive health services and emphasizes the role of allies in supporting informed choices for all families.
September 26th
This pivotal event, sparked by a police raid on a New York City bar in June 1969, is widely regarded as the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement and inspired the first Pride marches a year later.
What are the Stonewall Riots?
The Manila Galleon Trade brought the first Asians to North America in this year
What is 1587?
This Policy, passed in 1944, transformed education and home ownership for WWII veterans
What is the GI BIll?
This long-running CBS television series honored every branch of the U.S. military and inspired a real-life increase in interest in law careers
What is JAG?
Founded during the 1980s Sanctuary Movement, this East Austin organization continues to provide transitional housing and legal support for asylum seekers, a mission that began when U.S. churches defied federal law to shelter refugees fleeing civil wars in Central America.
What is Casa Marianella?