History
when was naacp founded?
February 12th 1909
What is the second largest bank in America?
Bank of America
This famous athlete chaired NAACP’s Million Dollar Freedom Fund Drive in 1957 and was the first black man to play in the MLB.
Jackie Robinson
Name at least three NAACP categories that NAACP is fighting for equity in
Race and justice, Education Innovation, Environmental & Climate Justice, Inclusive Economy,
Two of these primary colors are associated with the NAACP
Blue & Yellow
These 2 acts were a major focus for the Civil Rights era and passed through Congress
Civil Rights Act of 1964 & Voting rights act of 1965
What is a major Internet Service Provider(ISP)?
Verizon
This person was one of the co-founders on NAACP known for being the first black American to earn a PHD from Harvard.
W.E.B Du Bois
Which year did NAACP specify achieving equity for black people (+ poc) rather than the umbrella term of people of color in their mission statement
2023
This president who died on Valentine’s Day was in office when the NAACP was founded
Theodore Roosevelt
name at least 3 founders of the NAACP UMW chapter
Brianna Reaves, Cam, Diana
What is the app that allows you to host your home to quests?
Airbnb
This civil rights activist worked closely with the NAACP to organize sit-ins in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963.
Dr. rev. MLK JR
How does NAACP cause change
Agitate, advocate, and litigate
In JAY-Z’s hit song, “Empire State of Mind”, he and Alicia Keys sing in the chorus in blank city is where the NAACP was founded
New York City
This early 1915 film was the first battle the NAACP against congress, and was shown in the White House
Birth of a Nation
What is the fashion brand that consists of colors: Gold, Green, and Red?
Gucci
This civil rights icon led the youth division at the Montgomery NAACP branch and is well known for refusing to vacate a seat on city bus.
Rosa Parks
Which Supreme Court decision in the 1950s served as a stepping stone for education equity for black individuals?
Brown v. Board of education
A statue of one of the NAACP founders is currently up in Memphis Tennessee
Ida b wells
This is state has the most cases raised to the Supreme Court by NAACP
Virginia
What is the company that develops and franchises hotel, resorts, and vacation properties?
Hyatt
This former President spoke at the 106th NAACP National Convention during his second term in office.
President Obama
What is the ratio of advocacy:fun that NAACP chapters should be aiming for to engage the community while being effective
70:30
W.E.B Du Bois was one of the founders for NAACP and was the first African American to get a PHD from what Ivy League ?
Harvard