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What was the first college in the U.S. to accept African American Students?
Hint: Liberal Arts College; Posse School
Oberlin College
100
Which notorious activist was known for his controversial statements, leadership in the Nation of Islam, and Black empowerment.
Malcom X
100
Who is the highest selling (grossing) Black female artist of all time?
Whitney Houston
100
What famous poet quoted this?
"“Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
Langston Hughes
100
When is Charity's birthday?
Month, Date, Year:)
October 25, 2003
200
When was the Essence Peer Mentor Collective Founded?
January 2023
200
What organization was responsible for the rainbow coalition, and free lunch program?
The Black Panther Party
In 1973, this attention helped lead to Congress' dramatic increase in funding of the national School Lunch Program so poor children could get free lunches
200
This proud Nigerian artist was the highest streamed artist on Spotify in 2022?
Burna Boy
200
What was the nickname of famous NFL Player Walter Payton?
Sweetness
For his affable personality and graceful athleticism
200
What resident is notorious for making their way to any event or occasion that has food?
George
300
What famous Black author attended UW Madison for her undergrad?
Bell Hooks
300
Why was Muhammad Ali arrested in 1967?
Refusal to serve in the Vietnam War due to is religious beliefs.
300
What track from artist Bob Marley was the only song to chart in his lifetime on the billboard 100?
“Roots, Rock, Reggae” — 'Rastaman Vibration' (1976)
300
What was Marcellus Gilmore Edson notable invention?
Peanut Butter
300
How many residents currently live on Essence?
49
400
Who was the guess speaker for last years Black history month program?
Who is Tyler James Williams
400
What famous Black abolitionist was responsible for this quote?
"The soul that is within me no man can degrade "
Fredrick Douglass
400
Who is this highest grossing disco artist?
Donna Summer
400
What famous artist quoted this?
"I got 99 problems but a B aint one"
Jay Z
400
Which resident is known for their diverse and peculiar taste in shoes? (crocs)
Demario
500
What year was the Black Cultural Center officially established?
A. 1968
B. 1969
C. 1970
D. 2017
2017
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, the Black Cultural Center hosted its grand opening celebration. Programming that celebrates the contribution of Black culture to the Wisconsin Experience took place the entire day. The day’s events included a visual timeline walk through with Harvey Long, the premiere of the film “Voices” by Marquise Mays, a coffee break and Adinkra printmaking with Wheelhouse Studios, a student showcase featuring the University Gospel Choir, ROOTZ Afro-Caribbean Dance Group, First Wave, a NPHC Unity Step, alumni, activists, elders panel and a community meal. Over 500 attended throughout the day and 300 t0-shirts and trinkets were given away to commemorate the opening of the new space.
500
This famous writer constructed one of the most notorious stage plays and novel called "A raisin in a sun"
Who is Loraine Hansberry
500
Who is Woo Tang Clan?
500
When was UW Madison Founded?
Year
1948
500
What is the most common last name on the floor?
Johnson