Cultural Connection
In Mexico, this November holiday honors deceased loved ones with colorful altars and marigolds.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This Marvel superhero movie celebrated African culture and had the motto “Wakanda Forever.”
What is Black Panther?
The unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding and behavior are called what?
What is implicit bias?
What is the name of the spicy Korean cabbage dish often served with rice?
What is Kimchi?
What month is recognized worldwide as Pride Month?
What is June?
This Jewish celebration marks a child’s coming of age — at 13 for boys and 12 or 13 for girls.
What is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
What Disney movie follows a brave Polynesian girl who sails across the ocean?
What is Moana?
This term describes unearned advantages that people receive because of their social identity (like race, gender, or class).
What is Privilege?
Pierogies are dumplings often filled with potato or cheese, from what European country?
What is Poland?
The transgender pride flag includes what three colors?
What is light blue, pink, and white?
This Indian festival of lights symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
What is Diwali?
This Disney film centers around a Colombian family with magical gifts.
What is Encanto?
What is the difference between equity and equality?
What is Equality = same resources for all; Equity = fair resources based on need.
Pho is a noodle soup that’s a comfort food staple in what country?
What is Vietnam?
What does the word “ally” mean?
What is someone who supports and stands up for the LGBTQ+ community?
What is the most spoken language in the world by native speakers?
What is Mandarin Chinese?
Which Puerto Rican artist became the most-streamed globally in 2023?
Who is Bad Bunny?
When someone modifies their behavior or language to “fit in” with a dominant culture, this is called what?
What is code-switching?
Injera is a spongy bread served during celebrations in which East African country?
What is Ethiopia?
What does pansexual mean?
What is the feeling of attraction to people of any gender?
The concept of Two-Spirit in some Native American cultures refers to what?
What is a person embodying both masculine and feminine spirits, often holding special roles in the community?
This singer’s album Renaissance celebrates Black queer culture and ballroom history.
Who is Beyoncé?
The difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation?
Appropriation = taking without respect/context; Appreciation = engaging respectfully with understanding.
Which Caribbean fruit-and-fish dish is Jamaica’s national meal?
What is Ackee and saltfish?
The rainbow flag represents the LGBTQ+ community. Who originally designed it?
Who is Gilbert Baker?