Word of the Day
Xenophobia
Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
Name one reason representation in the media (movies, sports, politics, etc) matters
reduces stereotypes, makes people feel seen, fosters empathy, etc
What is the capital of Illinois
Springfield
When is Black History Month?
February
This member of the NAACP refused to give up her seat on the bus
Rosa Parks
Misogynoir
A combination of anti-black racism and misogyny that targets black women
True/False: Diversity only refers to race
FALSE
What is the capital of Egypt
Cairo
When is Arab American/Black Women's history month?
April
This person was South Africa's first black president
Nelson Mandela
Continent (double points if you name all of them)
One of Earth's seven largest, continuous, and distinct landmasses, typically separated by expanses of water
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia
This continent has the most countries
Africa
What is the capital of China
Beijing
When is Asian and Pacific Islander month?
May
This pakistani activist won a nobel peace prize after advocating for girl's right to education
Malala Yousafzai
Microagression
A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.
This holiday ends the month of Ramadan
Eid-al-Fitr
What is the capital of Canada
Ottawa
When is Native American History Month?
November
This black activist joined the Nation of Islam
Malcolm X
Marginalize
To exclude groups of people from society or keep in a position without influence or power
This supreme court case ended legal segregation in the US
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
What is the capital of Turkey
Ankara
When is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Sept 15 - Oct 15
These two activists co-founded the United Farm Workers
Cesar Chavez
Dolores Huerta