Past Heroes
Who was Bayard Rustin?
An advisor to Dr. King
What did Colin Kaepernick do that was significant to racial justice history?
He sat and eventually kneeled in peaceful protest against police brutality
What was the original name of the S.E.T.
Student Justice Committee
What does BLM stand for?
Black Lives Matter
What was this school formerly called?
Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
What is something that Martin Luther King and Malcolm X had in common?
Both men:
Were ministers
Gave speeches that inspired oppressed people
Wanted freedom and equality for all
What is LeBron James' school called?
"I Promise"
How many years has the S.E.T. been around?
2 Years
Who is Ruby Bridges?
A civil rights activist who was one of the first to integrate a segregated elementary school.
Who are the two equity coaches at Comp Sci Middle School?
Mr. Lumpkin and Mrs. Hanse
What movie was inspired by the work of Kathrine Goble?
Hidden Figures
Whose inauguration did Amanda Gorman speak at?
President Joe Biden
Who are the three "original" members? (Captains)
Nithik, Judson, Kaleigh
When is Hispanic heritage month?
September 15 - October 15
What town is Comp Sci High School located?
Enfield, CT
Who was Cesar Chavez?
He was a Mexican leader of nonviolent protesting for equality
What team did Colin Kaepernick play for AND what team is he currently playing for?
Kaepernick is a former NFL quarterback for the San Fransisco 49ers...he is currently NOT playing on any team
What was the topic of the first video that the S.E.T. created based on?
Who was the first Black vice president?
Kamala Harris
How many students attend Comp Sci Middle School?
Over 600 students!
How did Ida B. Wells contribute to racial justice history?
She was a journalist who brought attention and awareness to lynching and other injustices that were happening in America at the time.
How do you CORRECTLY pronounce "Xiuhetezcatl Martinez" and what was he known for?
Xiuhetezcat (pronounced 'Shoe-Tez-Caht') is an author and inspirational speaker/advocate for human rights.
Who was the former advisor to the S.E.T. (other than Mr. Lumpkin)
Mrs. Adrien
Who says "when they low, we go high"
Michelle Obama
What were the 5 original "founding" towns that students came from to attend Two Rivers Magnet Middle School?
South Windsor
Manchester
East Hartford
Hartford
Glastonbury