Cultural Celebrations
This Jewish holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah.
What is Hanukkah
In 2008, this politician became the first Black president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
Many companies celebrate this month to highlight and support LGBTQ+ employees.
What is Pride Month?
This superhero film, featuring a predominantly Black cast, became a cultural phenomenon in 2018.
What is Black Panther?
This landmark 1954 Supreme Court case ruled that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
The Lunar New Year is a major holiday in many East Asian countries, including this one known for the Great Wall.
What is China?
Malala Yousafzai, an advocate for girls’ education, survived an assassination attempt in this country.
What is Pakistan?
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 was designed to eliminate wage disparities based on this factor.
What is gender?
In 2019, this artist became the first Black woman to headline Coachella, later releasing a documentary about the performance.
Who is Beyoncé?
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was the first major gathering advocating for this right.
What is women’s suffrage?
This holiday, celebrated on December 26th, honors African heritage and unity
What is Kwanzaa?
Who is the current congresswoman known for going head to head with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Who is Jasmine Crockett
Unconscious bias training is used in workplaces to address this issue.
What are hidden prejudices or stereotypes?
The animated film "Encanto" showcases the culture of this South American country.
What is Colombia?
The 1963 March on Washington featured this famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
What is "I Have a Dream"?
The Holi festival, known as the Festival of Colors, is primarily celebrated in this country.
What is India?
At just 29 years old, this politician became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress in 2018, representing New York’s 14th district and advocating for progressive policies.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
This corporate strategy ensures that employees of different backgrounds feel included and valued.
What is diversity, equity, and inclusion/DEI?
This journalist and talk show host became the first Black female billionaire.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
The Indian independence movement, led by this figure, used nonviolent resistance against British rule.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This Muslim holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with feasts and charity.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
In 2015, this dancer made history as the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, breaking barriers in the world of classical ballet
Who is Misty Copeland?
The term "glass ceiling" refers to barriers that prevent these individuals from advancing in leadership roles.
Who are women and minorities?
With his commanding presence and iconic voice, this actor has starred in over 150 films, including The Avengers and Django Unchained. He was recently featured in the most recent Half-Time show.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
This South African leader was imprisoned for 27 years before becoming president and ending apartheid.(system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the white minority government)
Who is Nelson Mandela?