D&I 1
Who was the first African-American female self-millionaire to be featured in the Guinness book of world records in 1910?
Madam C.J Walker
Who was African-American woman who is credited as the first published African-American author of a published book of poetry?
Phyllis Wheatley.
Who is the African-American who was a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance period and early innovator of the literary art form called jazz poetry?
Langston Hughes
What is the zodiac animal for the 2021 Year?
Ox
What is the name of the Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunisolar Chinese calendar?
Lantern Festival/Spring Lantern Festival
Who was one of the first scholars to study the history of the African diaspora, including African-American history?
Carter Godwin Wilson
Who was an American politician, author, educator who became the first African-American woman elected to U.S. Congress?
Shirley Chisholm
Name a NYC art/dance theatre that enhances the African American culture.
National Black Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Apollo Theater, Black Spectrum Theatre and Harlem Stage
What is commonly exchanged as gifts for Lunar New Year?
Red Envelopes
When is the Lantern Festival celebrated this year?
February 26
Who was the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement who delivered the public speech, “ I Have a Dream”?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the modern-day renaissance woman in 1995 to set a record for remaining on the New York Times Paperback Non-Fiction Bestseller List for the longest time in history?
Maya Angelou
Who is the current and first Asian-American Vice President of the United States?
What colors are traditionally worn for Lunar New Year?
Red and Gold
What was the zodiac animal for the 2020 Year?
Rat
Who was the first African-American president who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009-2017?
Barack Obama
Who was the African-American entertainer in 2006 who was named the most awarded female artist of all time by the Guinness Book of World Records?
Whitney Houston
What day is Lunar New Year celebrated this year?
February 12
Why does the date for Lunar New Year change every year?
The lunar calendar is based on phases of the moon, which fluctuates from year to year.
What is the zodiac animal for 2022 Year?
Tiger
Who was the American jazz and swing singer known to be an innovative influence on jazz music and pop singing?
Billie Holiday
Who was the African-American music composer and producer with the most Grammy –nominated artist in the history of the awards with 76 nominations and 26 awards?
Quincy Jones
What day is Asian-American Equal Pay Day celebrated this year?
February 11
How many days is Losar celebrated?
15 days
What month is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrated?
May