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This coffee brand was founded in Nashville in 1892

What is Maxwell House Coffee? 

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The oldest HBCU in Nashville, TN, this institution was founded in 1866.  

What is Fisk University? 

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The first program facet, this facet strives to empower black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens.

What is Services to Youth?

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This is the year that Nashville was founded

What is 1779? 

100

The current national president of The Links, Incorporated.  A member of the West Palm Beach (FL) Chapter

Who is Ethel Isaacs Williams, JD?

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A specialty of Nashville, this food was created as a act of spite by a scorned significant other

What is Nashville Hot Chicken? 

200

Notable alumni of this HBCU include Rep. John Lewis, C.T. Vivian, Bernard Lafayette, and James Bevel.

What is American Baptist College? 

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Adopted as a signature program of the Arts facet at the 2008 National Assembly, this program focuses on increasing the interest, knowledge and participation of youth of African descent in the classical arts.

What is Classics Through the Ages?

200

A full-scale replica of this structure is located in Centennial Park

What is the Parthenon? 

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The first National President of The Links, Incorporated.  She founded the organization with a friend in 1946

Who is Sarah Strickland Scott?

300

Created in 1912 at Clark & First Avenue in Nashville, TN, this was the first combination candy bar.  This delicious mix of caramel, marshmallow nougat, fresh roasted peanuts and real milk chocolate is still sold today

What is Goo Goo Cluster?

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This HBCU has one of the highest percentage of African Americans graduating with PhDs in the biomedical sciences in the USA.  It is also a leading producer of African American primary care physicians and dentists.

What is Meharry Medical College?

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A signature program of the HHS fact. this goal of this is to decrease disparities in donor registration and transplantation in the African American community.

What is Linkages to Life Signature Program? 

300

Nashville is named after this Revolutionary War hero

Who is Francis Nash?

300

The 9th National President.  She was president when the organization turned 40 years old.

Who is Regina Jollivette Frazier?

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Established in 2008, this bakery led by Mignon Francois sells small bundles of joy.  Sweet potatoes beware!  

What is the Cupcake Collection?

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This HBCU is the first HBCU band to appear on national TV (1955 - Bears vs Rams game) and the first HBCU band to march in a presidential inaugural parade (1961 - JFK)

What is Tennessee State University? 

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Programs under this facet include Project LEAD: High Expectations and the Ally Wallet Wise Financial Literacy Program 

What is National Trends Facet?

400

The two American Presidents who made their home in  Nashville.  Both are buried in the city.

Who are James K. Polk and Andrew Jackson?

400

The 16th National President.  The National Headquarters building was paid in full during her tenure.

Who is Glenda Newell-Harris?

500

Located at 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, this is a great place to explore local produce, meats, and cheeses, and experience cooking demos and tastings

What is the Nashville Farmers Market? 

500

Established in Pennsylvania in 1837, this institution is the nation's first & oldest HBCU

What is Cheyney University in Pennsylvania?

500

Under this signature program, The Links, Incorporated adopted four schools in West Africa—the Todee School, AME University, the School for the Blind, and the Ann Sandell School

What is Education Across the Miles Signature Program? 

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This body of water flows through the heart of Nashville, providing scenic views and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike,

What is the Cumberland River?

500

The 13th National President

Who is Gladys Gary Vaughn?