Black History and Culture at UF

Front

What year was the Institute of Black Culture (IBC) established at UF?

Back

1972

Answer explanation

The IBC was established in 1971 after Black Thursday, when Black students staged a sit-in to demand better conditions. The protest led to the creation of a cultural hub for Black students.

Front

Who was the first Black student to enroll at the University of Florida?

Back

George H. Starke Jr.

Answer explanation

George H. Starke Jr. enrolled in UF’s College of Law in 1958, becoming the first Black student to attend. His admission came after Virgil Hawkins withdrew his application in exchange for UF desegregating its graduate and professional programs.

Front

Where can you find culture, talent, and history in Black UF all in one place, showcasing the best of the community?

Back

BSA

Answer explanation

Tailgates, Gator Growl, and Set Friday bring out the crowds, but the Black Student Assembly is the one event designed to showcase Black UF’s culture, history, and talent all in one spot.

Front

Which organization at UF was created to support Black students and promote cultural awareness?

Back

Black Student Union

Front

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is composed of 9 Historically Black Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities. TRUE or FALSE?

Back

FALSE

Answer explanation

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is made up of the “Divine Nine” — 9 historically Black fraternities and sororities founded between 1906 and 1963. These include Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta.

Front

How many student clubs and organizations does UF have?

Back

1000+

Answer explanation

UF has over a thousand registered student organizations. From cultural clubs to academic groups to hobby-based orgs, there’s something out there for everyone to get involved with.

Front

What is Jojo real name?

Back

Jojo

Answer explanation

The world may never know... and the truth shall never be revealed. All we do know is that the name is simply Jojo.

Front

Which UF building is named in honor of the university's first Black graduate?

Back

Tropical Research and Education Center

Answer explanation

The Pauline O. Lawrence Student Residence at UF’s Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead honors Pauline O. Lawrence, the first Black female student in entomology and the first female student to live at TREC. It is also the first UF building named after a Black individual.

Front

Judge Stephan Mickle was the first African American federal judge in Florida.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Judge Stephan Mickle became the first African American federal judge in Florida and was also one of the first Black undergraduates admitted to UF.

Front

Where can you find UF’s world-famous bat houses, home to hundreds of thousands of bats?

Back

Lake Alice

Answer explanation

UF’s bat houses are located on the north side of Lake Alice. At dusk, thousands of bats fly out, making it one of the largest occupied bat houses in the world and a popular campus tradition to watch.