UMES History
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Black Music
Activism and Leadership
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Which Year was UMES founded?
1886
100
What day is Juneteenth celebrated on?
June 19th.
Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as "Juneteenth," by the newly freed people in Texas.
100
As of 2021, the NAACP boasts a membership of over 2 million people, making it one of the largest and most influential civil rights organizations in the world. What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
100
Who is the rapper known for his album "To Pimp a Butterfly" and his activism in the Black Lives Matter movement?
To Pimp a Butterfly is the third studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released on March 15, 2015, by Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.
100
This civil rights leader, known for his advocacy of nonviolent protest, delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
200
What were the previous names of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) before it was known as UMES? Name 1
Delaware Conference Academy (1886-1948): The institution was originally established as the Delaware Conference Academy by the Delaware Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It served as a preparatory school for African American students in the region.
Maryland State College (1948-1970): In 1948, the institution was renamed Maryland State College and became part of the University of Maryland System. This change marked its transition into a four-year degree-granting institution.
200
What is the name of the annual celebration of African American culture and heritage that takes place in February in the United States?
Black History Month
200
This civil rights organization, founded in 1909, has been at the forefront of the fight for racial equality and justice in the United States.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
200
Who is often referred to as the "King of Pop" for his groundbreaking contributions to music and dance?
Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who was the most popular entertainer in the world in the early and mid-1980s. Even today he is widely regarded as the “King of Pop.
200
In 2008, this politician made history by becoming the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
300
Which Artist is the PAC named after?
In 1991, the building was renamed in honor of the legendary jazz singer and UMES alumna, Ella Fitzgerald. Today, the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center serves as a focal point for performing arts education, cultural events, and community engagement on the UMES campus. It stands as a symbol of the university's rich history and commitment to excellence in the arts.
300
What popular radio show, featuring DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne Tha God, debuted on Power 105.1 in New York City? Now feauturing Jess Hilarious
The Breakfast Club is an American syndicated radio show based in New York City. It is hosted by DJ Envy, Charlamagne tha God and Jess Hilarious. The Breakfast Club's flagship station is WWPR-FM Power 105.1 and it currently airs in over 90 radio markets around the U.S., including Chicago, Houston, Atlanta and Miami.
300
What was the first major civil rights campaign undertaken by the NAACP, which challenged racial segregation in education and resulted in the landmark Supreme Court case that declared "separate but equal" unconstitutional?
What is the NAACP's campaign against racial segregation in education, leading to the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?
300
What genre originated in Jamaica and became popularized worldwide, characterized by its rhythmic beat, socially conscious lyrics, and association with the Rastafarian movement?"
With melodic bass lines, rhythmic zest (including the one drop beat popularized by Carlton Barrett of The Wailers), socially-conscious lyrics and close ties to Rastafari, REGGAE became the new sound of Jamaica. The rise of reggae wouldn't be nearly as powerful without the Rastafari movement.
300
This South African leader and anti-apartheid activist was imprisoned for 27 years before becoming the country's first Black president in 1994.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
400
What are the schools and colleges that make up the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), and how many?
- School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
- School of Business and Technology
- School of Education, Social Sciences, and The Arts
- School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
400
Which HBCU is home to 5/9 of the Divine 9 organizations? Can you name them?
Howard University
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Founded 1908, Howard University
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Howard University
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded 1913, Howard University
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Founded 1914, Howard University
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Founded 1920, Howard University
400
Established in 1940 by Thurgood Marshall, this division of the NAACP has been instrumental in litigating key civil rights cases, including the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. What is the name of this legal arm of the NAACP?
NAACP Legal Defense Fund
400
What is the FULL name of the Grammy Award-winning artist who achieved worldwide fame as the lead singer of Destiny's Child before launching a successful solo career, with hit albums such as 'Lemonade' and 'B'Day'?
Who is Beyonce
400
Who was the African American transgender woman and LGBTQ+ rights activist who played a key role in the Stonewall Riots of 1969, often credited as the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement?
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
500
Which University did President Dr. Anderson attend? 
A proud three-time graduate of Purdue University (a land-grant institution), Dr. Anderson holds a Ph.D. in pharmacy administration, a M.S. degree in education and a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy.
500
Enacted to combat discrimination based on hairstyle or texture associated with race, what is the name of this act?
What is the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act)?
500
Can you name the seven individuals who were among the founders of the NAACP, a prominent civil rights organization established in 1909 to fight for racial equality and justice?
The founders of the NAACP were:
1. W. E. B. Du Bois
2. Ida B. Wells
3. Mary White Ovington
4. Oswald Garrison Villard
5. William English Walling
6. Henry Moscowitz
7. Florence Kelley
500
Who was the first African American artist to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, with their landmark album "Innervisions" in 1974?
"Innervisions" - Stevie Wonder
500
A civil rights leader and longtime member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020. Lewis was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and played a key role in the Selma to Montgomery marches and the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
John Lewis