Question 1: Which acclaimed dance company do we see in today’s image?

- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Dance Theatre of Harlem
- Philadanco
Correct Answer: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Fact: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed for the first time on March 30, 1958, at New York's 92nd Street Y. Since then, it has become one of the most prolific dance companies in the country, committed to inclusivity and diversity.
Question 2: Which organization, aimed at advancing the rights of African Americans, was formed in 1909?
- Congress of Racial Equality
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Correct Answer: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Fact: The oldest, and one of the most influential, civil rights organizations in the country, the NAACP was founded by activists including W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, and Mary White Ovington.
Question 3: Who was the first African American poet to recite a work at a presidential inauguration?
- Amanda Gorman
- Maya Angelou
- Gwendolyn Brooks
Correct Answer: Maya Angelou
Fact: In 1993, Maya Angelou was invited to compose and recite a poem at President Bill Clinton's first inauguration. The poem, 'On the Pulse of Morning,' resonated with themes of unity, hope, courage, and inclusivity.