Black History Month Trivia | The Daily Nexus

Question 1

The Thomas More Storke Award is a prestigious award at UCSB given to a graduating student that has displayed excellent contributions to the community as a whole. Who was one of the first Black students to receive this award?

Question 2

On Oct. 14, 1968, UCSB students a part of the Black Student Union took over a building on campus to fight for Black student support and implement a Black studies department. Which building did the students take over?

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of students at UCSB identify as Black?

Question 4

The Black Panther Party was a political organization that fought against systemic oppression, including police brutality against Black communities. In which Californian city were they founded?

Question 5

The Office of Black Student Development (OBSD) is an organization dedicated to supporting the needs of the Black student community on campus. When was the OBSD established?

Question 6

Which civil rights figure is known for helping spark the Montgomery bus boycotts in Alabama by refusing to give up her seat for a white passenger?

Question 7

During the era of the Underground Railroad, many enslaved people secretly fled from plantations to gain their freedom. What traditional hairstyle did Black Americans use to discreetly map out their escape routes?

Question 8

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District has hosted an event celebrating Black culture with music, art and poetry for the past three years. What is the title of the event?

Question 9

Which Black figure is most prominent for non-violent protests during the Civil Rights movement?

Question 10

Who was a famous actor that became a spy during World War II?