Black Women in History
This Texan is often referred to as the "grandmother of Juneteenth"
Who is Opal Lee
Celebrated on June 19th, this holiday honors the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States
What is Juneteenth
This Black male activist created more than 300 inventions in his lifetime that utilized peanuts and promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion.
Who is George Washington Carver
"I'm not one of your____ _____"
What is "little friends"
Division 2's newest Vice President (formerly SMD)
Who is Natalie Walrond
This woman-activist had a major involvement in the Black Panther Party and is a major advocate for prison divestment
Who is Angela Davis
Celebrated from December 26th to January 1st, this holiday is based on African fruit celebrations and cultures and is meant to unite Black Americans
What is Kwanzaa
One of the most notable quotes from this activist is "By Any Means Necessary"
Who is Malcom X
“You got ______ money?”
What is "McDonald’s"
WestEd's Chief Talent Officer
Who is Stefanie Phillips
This musician/singer was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is often referred to as the “Queen of Funk.”
Who is Chaka Kahan
Celebrated on April 15th, this holiday is highly celebrated by Major League Baseball and honors a particular athlete and activist
What is Jackie Robinson Day
This *deceased* Black male activist is the co-founder of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, CA and is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated
Who is Huey P. Newton
"Do I look like___ ____ ___ ____?"
Who is "Boo Boo the Fool"
This BDN member's research focuses on developing and evaluating strategies for improving outcomes among Black and Latinx students. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Who is Jason Snipes
This woman-activist advocated for better depictions of Black people in entertainment and led by example by walking off of the hit show "Good Times".
Who is Esther Rolle
Celebrated on June 12th, this holiday commemorates the anniversary of a historic court decision for interracial marriage
What is Loving Day
This business-man/tv host is the creator of the nationally syndicated dance and music show Soul Train
Who is Don Cornelius
"Stop that crying before_______"
What is "I give you something to cry about!"
This BDN member is the Deputy Director of the Region 13 Comprehensive Center and is helping lead the BDN Mentorship Program
Who is Rob Salley
This woman was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in the United States, receiving her doctorate in German from the University of Chicago in 1921.
Who is Georgiana Rose Simpson
Celebrated on June 18th, TODAY, this day honor's the legacy of a global activist and is a call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and make an impact.
What is Nelson Mandela International Day
This Black male historical figure helped create 5,000 schools for Black children in rural communities across the South and was an advisor to multiple U.S. Presidents
Who is Booker T. Washington
"Don't let the door hit ya____"
What is "where the good Lord split ya!"
WestEd's general counsel (the chief in-house lawyer for WestEd)
Who is Deb Cooksey