African American History
Womens' History
Abbreviations
Diversity Calendar
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Benjamin Banneker
Which African American inventor published a Farmers Almanac? Additional Fun Fact: He is known as the "first African American inventor"
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Stephanie Kowlek
What woman received the patent for the discovery of kevlar, the bullet-proof and fire-proof material? Additional Fun Fact: She also received 16 other US patents in her lifetime.
100
The abbreviation for Asian American Network
What is AA.net
100
An event that occurs on March 8th
What is International Womens Day
200
Sarah Goode
Who was the first African American woman to receive a patent? Additional Fun Fact: Sarah Goode. was the first African American worman to receive a patent (US # 322,177) which was issued on Jul y 14, 1885. She invented a type of cabinet bed.
200
According to employment statistics, women make up 46.2% of all insurance sales agents, 63.3% of all claims adjusters, and 63.3% of all insurance _______.
What is underwriters
200
The abbreviation for DAWN
What is the Disabilities Awareness Network
200
An event that occurs on April 6th
What is Holocaust Day
300
Jack Johnson
Who was the first African American heavy weight champion as well as an inventor? Additional Fun Fact:Jack Johnson received a patent for a wrench (US # 1,413,121) on April 18, 1922.
300
Women now hold 68% more _______ ________ than men.
What is bachelors degrees?
300
The abrreviation for PAAN is___
What is Progressive African American Network
300
An event that occurs on April 19th
What is the National Day of Silence
400
Elijah McCoy
Which inventors name became famous as the "real ______"? Additional Fun Fact: Elijah McCoy is best known for inventing the oil cup. During his lifetime, McCoy invented and sold 57 different kinds of devices and machine parts including and ironing borad and a sprinkler. His patent was for a lubricator for steam engines (US # 129,843) which was issued on July 12, 1827.
400
Ada Lovelace
Who was the first computer programmer? Additional Fun Fact: Ada Lovelace (1815 to 1852) was an analyst of Charles Babbage's analytical engine and considered the first computer programmer in 1842.
400
The abrreviation for YP Net is _____
What is Progressive Young Professionals Network
400
An event that occurs on April 22nd
What is Earth Day
500
Andrew Jackson Beard
Which inventor invented a railroad car couler nicknamed the Jenny coupler? Additional Fun Fact: Andrew Jackson Beard was a farmer, carpenter, blacksmith, a railroad worker, a businessman and finally and inventor.
500
Valerie A Krasowski and S Tricia Griffith.
Who are the two highest ranking executive women holding positions at Progressive today? Additional Information:Valerie A Krasowski, CHRO, Corporate HR Exec/Admin and S Tricia Griffith, Claims Group President , Admin/ Exec.
500
The abbreviation for MILNET is ______
What is Progressive Military Network
500
A day that allows you to bring your son or daughter to work in April.
What is April 25th
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