Black History Month
An African American male named Wallace Jr. made millions selling cookies and founded this popular cookie brand.
Famous Amos
Which US President's birthday is typically celebrated on Presidents' Day?
George Washington (born Feb 22, though celebrated on the third Monday).
Born on February 12, 1809, this President of the US presided over the Civil War and ended slavery
Abraham Lincoln
Name three healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety?
Deep breathing, talking to someone, exercise, cooking, playing outside, singing, dancing, etc.
A _______ routine can be a face wash ritual at night, a moment of silence before preparing for the day, or grooming yourself
self-care
Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and is known for hits like “Respect” and “Natural Woman”?
Aretha Franklin
The percentage of flowers bought on Valentine's Day that are red.
What is 70%
Born on February 4, 1913, this civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus.
Rosa Parks
What is the 3-digit number to call if you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or considering self-harm?
988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
A free, confidential 24/7 service that provides support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress.
A professional you can vent to who can provide help with finding solutions to issues and resources to promote your well-being is a:
therapist
Who was the first African American to hold a seat on the Surpreme Court?
Thurgood Marshall
February 27th celebrates these creatures, often found in games, on trading cards, TV shows and movies? Their name is short for "pocket monster".
Pokemon
Born February 17th, 1963, he is one of the greatest basketball players ever and played for the Chicago Bulls and the Wizards.
Michael Jordan
This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
empathy
a form of exercise that involves stretching one's body, repeating mantras, and breathing techniques
yoga
DAILY DOUBLE!
This black hair entrepreneur invented the hot comb.
Madame CJ Walker
What animal is celebrated this year for Lunar New Year?
Horse
This reggae singer and songwriter, born on February 6, is known for songs like "Buffalo Soldier" and "Waiting in Vain".
Bob Marley
This practice involves focusing on the present moment to reduce stress.
Mindfulness
DAILY DOUBLE
When you speak highly of yourself as a means to raise your self image and esteem
positive affirmations
What activist declared, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress,” in his 1857 speech on abolition and self-determination?
Frederick Douglass
This famous Groundhog, hailing from Pennsylvania is used to predict the weather at the beginning of each February.
Punxsutawney Phil
Born on Feb 15 . Houston-born rapper, Grammy winner, and college graduate (Texas Southern University, 2021) known for coining "Hot Girl Summer".
Megan Thee Stallion
This type of mindset shows your belief you can grow your abilities through effort. After failure, it helps you get started again.
Growth mindset
Which vitamin may you be deficient in if your mood is altered by changes in seasons (Seasonal Effective Disorder)?
Vitamin D