Women's Collective
Rapper who became the first female solo artist to win a 5 Grammys in a single night including Album of the Year
Lauryn Hill (for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill)
Who was the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball in the modern era, breaking the color barrier in 1947?
Jackie Robinson
How do you get involved in research around campus?
Undergraduate Research Hub, Speaking to Professors about their research, speaking with upperclassmen about their experience
This author of Beloved and The Bluest Eye won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993.
Who is Toni Morrison?
Geek Collective!
What anime show has over 1,140 episodes (and counting)?
One Piece
First Black Woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize in Literature
Toni Morrison
Which legendary musician, known as the “Godfather of Soul,” revolutionized R&B and influenced the development of funk and hip-hop?
James Brown
What year should I get involved in research?
As early as possible, regardless of your degree, experience is always going to set you apart in the long run
Known for his crown motif and graffiti-style paintings that blurred the line between street and fine art, this Brooklyn native became an icon of Black creativity in the 1980s.
Who is Jean-Michel Basquiat?
Queer Collective!
What documentary featured icons like Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, and Venus Xtravaganza?
Paris is Burning (1990)
First Black Woman to travel to Space
Dr. Mae Jemison, 1992
Which Nigerian-American player became the first African-born NBA MVP?
Hakeem Olajuwon
How do I present my research?
Conferences! They’re usually year around with different ones popping up. Some include but aren’t limited to BRC’s Mosaic Minds, MURALS by the undergraduate research hub, and the end of summer research conference!
This Haitian-Canadian producer and DJ is known for blending house, funk, and hip-hop, with Grammy-winning projects like 99.9% and BUBBA.
Who is Kaytranada?
Geek collective!
Who was the first Black youtuber to reach 10 million subs?
KSI
Henrietta Lacks’ cells (HeLa cells) were taken without her consent in 1951. These medical advances did they help make possible?
Polio vaccine, cancer research, gene mapping, IVF, Covid-19 vaccine, etc.
Who is the greatest NBA player to ever exist, known as “The Black Mamba,” who scored 81 points in a single game?
Kobe Bryant
What are some ways to prepare for a research opportunity?
Study, study, study. Getting as much background on what you’ll be doing is key to hit the ground running when you start your opportunity.
This electronic dance genre originated in Chicago clubs during the 1980s, built around repetitive 4/4 beats, drum machines, and soulful vocal samples.
What is House music?
What Black Gamer Group created an annual convention in texas?
RDCWorld (dreamcon!)
The first African-American woman to receive a patent for a medical invention was Mary Van Brittan Brown. What device did she create in 1966 that shaped modern home technology?
The home security system.
A member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity from its founding chapter at Cornell University, this man now serves as a pillar of diversity and transformation for the black Triton and greater UCSD community.
John Rawlins III
What is the biggest advice for getting a return offer after an opportunity?
Enthusiasm! If you’re having fun with something, voice it! If you’re super interested in the company, voice it! Simply showing you WANT to be at a place goes way past technical skill because it shows that you get excited from learning!
This FX series blends surrealism, social commentary, and humor as it follows an aspiring rapper and his eccentric crew navigating the music scene in Atlanta.
What is “Atlanta”
Queer Collective!
What does this stand for?
"RTF"
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