Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI)
These are the Greek alphabet letters assigned to MBYLI levels.
What is Alpha, Beta, Delta, Omega, PSI
I am an Oscar nominated actress, a Howard University alumna, and grew up in S.E. for most of my childhood.
What is Taraji P. Henson
Prior to his death, Marion Barry served as council member of this Ward.
What is Ward 8
When going to a DC carryout, I get my wings and fries with this condiment on top.
What is mumbo sauce
This organization started a movement in response to the 2013 killing of Trayvon Martin and others gained national awareness for combating police brutality.
What is Black Lives Matter
Elected in 1980 as mayor of the institute, this youth leader elevated the title to youth mayor of the District of Columbia.
What is Kemry Hughes
Washington DC has experienced a professional sports team championship drought for years. Within the last five years, one of these teams has brought home the championship.
What is Washington Mystics, Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals
Marion Barry is the only mayor in the District of Columbia to serve this historic number of terms.
What is four terms
When I’m headed to Chinatown I tell my friends I’m about to go …”
What is down gallery/any version
The process in which minority communities are slowly replaced by wealthier, mostly white owned businesses and residents.
What is gentrification
This is the level that focuses on life skills, career exploration, and placing youth leaders in internships.
What is the Omega level
Giving DC youth the opportunity to learn the game of baseball, The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy was created and is located in this Ward.
What is Ward 7
Marion Barry served as chairman of this student-led civil rights organization.
What is SNCC: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
In 2017, a collab with DC and Baltimore hip-hop/rap artists swept the country with this song.
What is Crew
In February 2020, Go-go was named the “official music” of Washington DC thanks to the actions of this hashtag & political movement.
What is Don’t Mute DC
To provide youth of DC with leadership, civic, and political training, MYLI/MBYLI was created in this year.
What is 1979
This comedy legend and DC native graduated from Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
What is Dave Chappelle
Prior to joining the Civil Rights Movement, Marion Barry was pursuing a PhD in this subject.
What is Chemistry
Located on the corner of Georgia Ave and Kenyon street NW, this clothing brand was the DC gear of the day in the 1980s and 90s.
What is Madness
In August ____, Dr. King’s famous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech was delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.
What is 1963
The summer jobs program was created by Marion Barry Before becoming mayor of the District of Columbia.
What is Pride Inc
In 1996 the Washington basketball team changed its nickname from ___ to the Wizards.
What is Bullets
Complete this statement “Some people are borned destined, I was born ____”
What is determined
This go-go band helped popularize a fusion of funk and go-go in the Washington Metropolitan Area in the 80s.
What is Trouble Funk
Created in October of 1966 we were known for leading various community led social programs such as “Free Breakfast for Kids,” fighting against police brutality, and inspiring several motion pictures.
What is the Black Panther Party