Black History
Who was the first Black woman to refuse to give up her seat on a bus before Rosa Parks?
Claudette Colvin
Who was the first Black woman to become Governor General of Canada?
Michaëlle Jean
"The first Black woman to become Governor General of Canada was Michaëlle Jean. She served as the 27th Governor General from September 27, 2005, to September 30, 2010."
Who sings the song “Brown Skin Girl”?
Beyoncé (with Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, Wizkid)
What is the capital of Ghana?
What is Accra
What does BSA stand for?
Black Student Alliance or Black Student Association
What is the name of the secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom?
The Underground Railroad
Name a Black Canadian athlete who has competed in the Olympics
Andre De Grasse, Perdita Felicien, etc.
This platinum-selling artist, known as "Canada's Queen of R&B Soul," has had multiple singles reach the Top 10 pop charts
Who is Jully Black
Which Caribbean country is famous for its world-known Carnival celebration?
What is Trinidad & Tobago
Name one goal of our BSA?
What is Building community, leadership, cultural pride, etc.
Who is known as the “King of Reggae”?
Bob Marley
Which Canadian rapper is known for hits like “God’s Plan” and “One Dance”?
Drake
Name one popular Afrobeat dance style.
Azonto or Shaku Shaku
Which African country is known as the “Rainbow Nation”?
South Africa
"South Africa is called the "Rainbow Nation" because of its rich diversity of cultures, languages, races, and religions"
What is one quality of a strong leader?
What is Communication, courage, responsibility, etc.
Which famous African empire was ruled by Mansa Musa?
The Mali Empire
During the First World War, this was the name of the first and only all-Black, segregated Canadian military unit.
What is the No. 2 Construction Battalion
Which Black superhero is the leader of Wakanda?
What is Black Panther
Name one official language spoken in Nigeria.
What is English, Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa
Why is representation important?
It helps people feel seen, valued, and empowered
What year did Emancipation Day become officially recognized in Canada?
(Emancipation: the act of freeing someone from restraint, control, or the power of another)
2021
"Emancipation Day in Canada is celebrated on August 1st to commemorate the end of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834, when the Slavery Abolition Act took effect. The day honors the strength and resilience of Black communities in Canada, acknowledges their contributions to society, and serves as an opportunity to reflect on and combat anti-Black racism."
Who became the first Black woman elected to lead a major Canadian political party?
Annamie Paul
"led a major Canadian federal political party (Green Party) was who became the leader of the Green Party of Canada in October 2020"
What African instrument is also called a “thumb piano”?
The Kalimba (or Mbira)
"African thumb pianos consisting of a wooden board with attached metal tines."
Which country has the largest Black population outside Africa?
Name one initiative our BSA could lead this year?
cultural event, workshop, awareness campaign, etc