US Facts
What group of people currently make up the largest ethnic population in the United States?
Hispanic/Latino identifying people
When is Black History Month?
February
What does IRC stand for?
Inclusivity Resource Center
What is cultural diversity?
The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society
What is the fastest growing religion in the world?
Islam
Which act protects citizens that have mental and/or physical disabilities?
The American Disabilities Act (ADA)
When is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month?
May
Where is the LGBTQ+ Center on campus located?
St. John's Hall
What is ethnicity?
the social and cultural characteristics, backgrounds, or experiences shared by a group of people
What percentage of Gen Z are racial or ethnic minorities?
48%
Who was the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress?
Shirley Chisholm
When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the United States?
From September 15th to October 15th
Where is the Office of Multicultural Affairs located?
The D'Angelo Center and Sun Kat Sen
What is culture?
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group
What percentage of Fortune 500 CEOs are women?
10.6% (around 53 women total)
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
The 3rd Monday of January
When is Arab American Heritage Month celebrated in the United States?
April
How many Multicultural Greek Organizations are there on campus?
7
What is diversity?
the involvement of people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.
How many languages are spoken in Queens, NY?
Over 800 different languages
What was the name of the labor rights movement led by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta?
United Farm Workers
When is Native American Heritage Month?
November
What Native American tribes are originally from the St. John's vicinity?
Matinecock, Rockaway, Lenape, and Canarsie Peoples
What does 'Melting Pot' mean?
Metaphor for the integration and mixing of various cultures and practices from people with different backgrounds
Which country has been labeled most diverse?
India