MLK
What was the name of Dr. King's famous speech?
I Have a Dream - a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States.
What year was the American with Disabilities Act Signed? A. 1980 B. 1890 C. 1995 D. 1990
D. 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
How many "Pillars of Islam" are there?
What is five (5)?
What group of people currently make up the largest ethnic population in the United States?
Hispanics
Who founded Undefined?
Whitney!!!
Who did MLK marry?
Coretta Scott King - played a big role in the years after her husband's assassination in 1968. She founded the King Center and sought to make his birthday a national holiday, which succeeded when Ronald Reagan signed legislation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983.
This Act made it illegal for organizations to discriminate against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, and disability.
A. Employment Laws of the 1910s B. The 1980 Civil Rights Act C. The New Deal D. The 1964 Civil Rights Act
D. The 1964 Civil Rights Act
Which religion is named after the Indus River?
What is Hinduism?
What is the fastest growing religion in the U.S.?
Islam
Who thought of the name "Undefined?"
Julie Copeman (junior)
What are the names of MLK's four children?
Martin Luther, Yolanda, Bernice, Dexter (3 of whom are still living)
Who was allowed to vote because of the 19th Amendment?
A. Men B. African Americans C. Women D. Japanese Americans
Women
In what present-day country was Islam founded?
What is Saudi Arabia?
Name 5 popular musicians/artists of color
so many people lol
On what letter days and during what times does Undefined meet?
E (flex) and H (lunch) day
What famous MLK speech is this quote from?
“And he's allowed me to go to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
I've Been to the Mountaintop - MLK's last speech before his death. The speech primarily concerns the Memphis Sanitation Strike. King calls for unity, economic actions, boycotts, and nonviolent protest while challenging the United States to live up to its ideals. At the end of the speech, he discusses the possibility of an untimely death.
When was Hispanic Heritage Month created?
Accepted answers: 1966, 1988
Hispanic Heritage Month began as Hispanic Heritage Week. Hispanic Heritage Week was established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles and was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. In 1988, the commemorative week was expanded to a month (September 15 to October 15).
He called for a simpler “inner faith”, and broke from the Catholic Church to begin the Protestant Reformation.
Who is Martin Luther?
When is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM)?
May
The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution for the celebration on October 5, 1978.
What is the explanation behind the name Undefined?
As students of color, we should not feel as if our race, ethnicity, or background is our defining characteristic.
The famous document King wrote while imprisoned in Alabama
Letter from Birmingham Jail - King's response to a criticizing letter in the newspaper. In it, he argues that he and his fellow demonstrations have a duty to fight for justice. King then goes on to explain the four steps of nonviolent protest: fact-finding, negotiation, self-purification, and direct action.
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Which country has been labeled the most diverse?
The United States has the largest Christian population in the world. Which countries are second and third?
2. Brazil - 180,770,000 Christians, 90.0%
3. Mexico - 107,780,000 Christians, 92.4%
In what year will the US become "minority white?"
The new statistics project that the nation will become “minority white” in 2045. During that year, whites will comprise 49.7 percent of the population in contrast to 24.6 percent for Hispanics, 13.1 percent for blacks, 7.9 percent for Asians, and 3.8 percent for multiracial populations.
How many total members were in Undefined last school year? (including upper, middle, and lower school)
50