NCNW History
Who founded The National Council of Negro Women on December 5th, 1935?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune
Who was the first Black Women elected to congress in 1968?
Shirley Chisholm
The ability to bounce back from setbacks is called what?
Resilience
Advocacy means standing up for what?
A cause or issue you believe in
Which Disney Princess is based on a Black heroine and set in New Orleans?
Princess Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
Why did Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune create NCNW?
To mobilize women's groups to advocate for civil rights at the national level
Known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," who helped make it a federal holiday?
Opal Lee
True or False: Leadership is only about having a title.
False
Name one way college students can advocate on campus.
Examples: Joining clubs, speaking up in meetings, organizing events, voting in student government
In Marvel's Black Panther, the women warriors who embody strength and leadership are called what?
Dora Milaje
When was the Albany State University section of NCNW founded?
September 10th, 2020
Who became the first African American First Lady of the United States in 2009?
Michelle Obama
What type of leader focuses on serving others and uplifting them?
Servant Leader
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Beyonce's philanthropy and advocacy organization is called what?
BeyGOOD
Who Founded the ASU NCNW Chartered?
Ms. Michaela Mays, an Albany State alumna who pursued a career in education
This activist co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013. Name one of the founders.
Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, or Opal Tometi
What is the term for guiding a group of people toward a shared goal or vision?
Leadership
What is the name of the legislation signed in 1965 that prohibited racial discrimination in voting?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
This singer and activist released the protest song "Mississippi Goddam" in 1964.
Nina Simone
NCNW was created to unify women's groups and advocate for civil rights at national level. How does the ASU NCNW section continue this mission on campus today?
Leadership, Service, Advocacy and community engagement
In 2022, she became the first Black women appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Which leadership skill involves clearly expressing your ideas and actively listening to others?
Effective Communication
You see misinformation spreading online about voting. What's one leadership action you can take?
Share verified info, fact-check, link to official election resources
Which TV show features a fictional Black woman president, inspiring millions with leadership lessons?
Scandal Olivia Pope or Madam Secretary