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100

I am easy to lift, but hard to throw. What am i?

A feather

100

Which famous artist had Vitiligo?

Michael Jackson

100

What was our former name?

United achievers 

100

Ottawa is the capital of Canada is this true or false?

True

200

What kind of room has no walls, doors or windows?

A mushroom. 

200

In the song "like that" by Metro and Future Kendrick refers to the "big three" who is he referring to?

Kendrick, J cole and Drake

200

In what year was roots founded?

The organization was incorporated in 1998 and in 2000. 

200

The term trypophobia refers to the fear of what?

Holes, closely packed holes 

300

What can you catch, but never throw?

A cold. 

300

In Missy Elliot's famous hit "work it" what does the following verse mean "ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup "


"I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it "

300

Who is one of our major funders?

all answers are applicable:

City of Brampton, Ontario health, Ontario Trillium foundation, Central west LHIN,  Peel CAS, Region of Peel, United way, community foundations of canada

300

How many bones are in the human body

206

400

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am i?

Footsteps

400

who was the very first American Idol winner?

Kelly Clarkson

400

Which is not an example of one of our values:

1. Compassion

2. Trust 

3. Collaboration

4. Integrity 

Trick question they are all correct! 

400

What does the term DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic acid 

500

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am i?

Seven

500

Which artist has the most grammy's to date?

Beyonce 

500

Recite our mission statement or our vision statement. 


Bonus points for both

Vision: To lead in the transformation that would ensure equity, equality and inclusion for Black and Caribbean communities in Canada.

Mission: to provide culturally-relevant programs and services to inspire and empower individuals, primarily from the Black, African and Caribbean communities, to make positive changes in their lives and within their communities.

500

What is the only food that can never go bag?

Honey