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The Olympics
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This is whose job it is to ensure Alcon is a diverse and inclusive place to work. 

Who is everyone?

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President of US during civil war, helped end slavery with the issuance of The Emancipation Proclamation.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
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He created some of the finest works of their kind in musical history, e.g. the 9th Symphony, and the 5th Piano Concerto despite being completely deaf for the last 25 years or so of his life.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
100

Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours during this month. This is a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice.

What is Ramadan?

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Winning 28 medals, this individual is the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Who is Michael Phelps?

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This is the unique characteristics, identities and experiences that our people embody. 

What is Diversity?

200

He was America’s second youngest elected president. He sought to affirm America’s beliefs in basic human rights by calling for civil rights legislation and an attack on poverty and degradation.

Who was John F. Kennedy?

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He is highly regarded as the most intelligent human being alive today. When he was in his third year at Oxford, he was diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). He has performed many astonishing studies during the period of 1968-1970, and he was involved in a study that lead to the “singularity theorem,” a tremendously important finding. Later, working by himself, in 1974, he began to formulate ideas about the quantum evaporation of exploding black holes.
Who is Stephen Hawking?
200

This is a Jewish holiday celebrated each spring in remembrance of the Jews’ deliverance out of slavery in Egypt in 1300 B.C.

What is Passover?

200

The 2028 Summer Olympic Games will take place in this city. 

What is Los Angeles?

300

This is achieved when associates feel valued, respected, and their differences acknowledged.

 What is Inclusion?

300

He was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was South Africa's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.

Who was Nelson Mandela?

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She was an American author, political activist and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1920, she helped to found the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Who is Hellen Keller?
300

This is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture.

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

300

Blue, yellow, black, green and red. 

What are the five colors of the Olympic rings? 

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These are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness.

What are: unconscious biases?

400

This was signed by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990. As a result of this landmark legislation, communities and workplaces across the nation have become more inclusive and welcoming for America’s nearly 40 million people with disabilities.

What is The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

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At the age of nine, she developed Stargardt’s Disease, which is a form of macular degeneration that left her legally blind. She went on to win three time national champion in the women’s 5000 meters, and in 2000 she became the first legally blind paralympian to compete in the Olympic games in Sydney.
Who is Marla Runyan?
400

This is the Hindu festival of lights. 

What is Diwali?

400

In 1988, a four-man bobsleigh team from this tropical country made their historic debut at the Calgary, Alberta Games.

What is Jamaica?

500

These are the everyday, subtle - oftentimes unintentional - interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward historically marginalized groups.

What are microaggressions? 

500

She is noted as the 19th century women’s movement’s most powerful organizer. Together with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, she fought for women’s right to vote.

Who was Susan B. Anthony?

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She was the first Mexican artist of 20th century whose work was purchased by an international museum. She contracted polio at age six, which left her right leg thinner than the left, which she disguised by wearing long, colorful skirts. It has been conjectured that she also suffered from spina bifida.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
500

An annual observance to honor all those who served in the United States Armed Forces and thank them for their service.

What is Veterans Day?

500

This country has the most Olympic gold medals of all time. 

What is the United States of America?

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