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In this year, Harvard College was founded

What is 1636?

100

This Generational musician is widely know for having the most Grammy wins of any female artist. 

Who is Beyonce?

100

Known for its longevity and massive serving size, this food is served for upwards to a week within black communities--oftentimes to the dismay of black children

What is spaghetti

100

Do you have to be GAA to be in GAASA

What is No!

100

This lauded poet is known for poems like "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and "Still I Rise". 

Who is Maya Angelou?

200

This college, previously Harvard's sister school, fully merged with Harvard college in 1999.

What is Radcliffe College?

200

This GAA artist is widely recognized as the Queen of Soul. 

Who is Aretha Franklin?

200

This soul food classic goes with greens, red beans & rice, or any other Sunday supper menu. 

What is cornbread?

200

The people who GAASA programming is catered to. We aim to amplify this group's culture at Harvard.

What are Generational African Americans

200

This African American Supreme Court Justice is graduated Harvard College in 1992 and Harvard Law School in 1996. 

Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?

300

In 1895, this famed activist was the first African American to earn a PhD from Harvard.

Who is W.E.B Du Bois?

300

This song is considered to be the best selling solo single by any African American artist. The song spent seven consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard top 100. 

What is Billie Jean by Michael Jackson?

300

This controversial delicacy is often served with hot sauce and rice...while GAASA's co chairs would never indulge, we do not judge those who enjoy (allegedly).

What is Chitlins

300

The year that GAASA was officialy founded

What is 2019

300
This African American metropolis, commonly known as Black Wall Street, was mobbed and destroyed in 1921.
What is Tulsa, Oklahoma?
400

This woman was the first black president and second female president of Harvard University. 

Who is Claudine Gay?

400

This genre of music is historical, capturing ancestorial plight in a way that is digestible and oftentimes religious

What are the Negro Spirituals

400

These desserts combine both fruit and soul. Oftentimes found at gatherings these options find a way to merge healthy options with sweet desires.

What is banana pudding and peach cobbler

400

This GAASA event is one that fosters community and highlights African American roots all while over cards.

What is Spades and Slades.

400

This Ivy League institution became the first to employ an African American as president in 2001.

What is Brown University

500

This building is the oldest located in Harvard Yard.

What is Massachusetts Hall?

500

These two artist are often seen as the best RNB/neo soul artist with melodies than lyrics that ease the mind, body and soul.

Who are Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill

500

These classic side dish options are oftentimes paired in tandem with Mac and Cheese

What are Yams, Baked Beans, and Greens

500

This individual coined the term Generational African American as a way to identify the descendants of slaves without directly mentioning slavery. 

Who is Reverend Isaiah Webb?

500

In 1989, this state became the first to elect a black governor. 

What is Virginia?