RMS Black History Month Trivia

When is Black History Month?

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• Pick February...

• Um......

• WRONG ANSWER HERE!

Which flag is the Pan-African flag?

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What are the meanings of the Pan-African flag colours?

• red

• The blood of African people

• green

• The land of Africa

• black

• Black people

What is Jean Augustine known for?

• She was involved in Canadian education and politics.

• She hosted a popular Canadian TV show from 2003-2008.

• In 2007, she founded Black History Month in Canada.

• In 1993, she made history as the first African-Canadian woman to be elected to Canada’s House of Commons as the Member of Parliament.

Where in Ridgeview is there a Black History Month display of books?

• Grade 7 hall by admin office

• Cafeteria

• The library

• Zones room

What is it called when you actively fight against racism?

What is the name of the group that commits to the following: "aims to promote the Arts & Culture of Africa. We also want to work with other Ethno cultural Groups, Associations, organizations"

• African Culture INC. NB.

• New Brunswick African Association

• African Heritage Committee of New Brunswick

• African Pride Association of NB

What is this house known as?

• John Graham House

• James Gideon House

• James Gordon House

• Josiah Bennings House

Answer explanation

This is the James Gordon house, at King's Landing, New Brunswick! It is a replica of the original from the Fredericton area. It was owned by James Gordon, who was the descendant of people who were either free loyalists or enslaved and then became free. He was a free man and built the house.

Where approximately did the James Gordon house originally sit?

• Towards Lincoln

• On the North side

• Towards Kingsclear

• On the South side

Dr. Clotilda Douglas-Yakimchuk was born on January 11, 1932 in Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia.​

In 1954, she became the first Black graduate from what program?

• Engineering

• Education

• Nursing