So you’re fairly well aware of what it means to be White and antiracist. Test your knowledge with this special antiracism trivia quiz. Enjoy!
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, 34 anti-Muslim organizations were operating in the US in 2015. How many were operating in the US one year later in 2016?
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US Census data show that African American and Latina women earn how much for every dollar that a White man earns?
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Identify the source of this quote: “We have deluded ourselves into believing the myth that capitalism grew and prospered out of the Protestant ethic of hard work and sacrifices. Capitalism was built on the exploitation of black slaves and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor, both black and white, both here and abroad.”
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According to the Center for American Progress, compared with schools attended by at least 90% White students, those attended by at least 90% students of color spend how much less per pupil annually?
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In a study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, researchers replied to help-wanted ads by sending résumés from fictitious applicants. Each applicant had the same qualifications, but some had stereotypically African American sounding names while others had stereotypically White sounding names. How much more likely were applicants with stereotypically White names to get a callback regarding their applications than applicants with stereotypically Black names?
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In the US, 57% of people in state prisons for drug offenses are African American. What percentage of illicit drug users in the US are African American?
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Trivia Challenge: Antiracism Awareness
Exceptional!
You either guessed very well, or you are well informed. Either way, congratulations! You scored 100% on this trivia quiz.
Experienced
You only missed one. This means you've been paying attention and doing your antiracism homework. Well done!
Capable
You answered 4 of 6 questions correctly, which means you are well on your way to being an aware antiracist. Good work!
Developing
You answered 3 of 6 questions correctly, which means that you are starting to grow in your awareness of antiracism. Keep up the effort to continue learning. Thanks for playing!
Emerging
You answered 2 of 6 questions correctly, which is a good start. Do more readings and activities on this website to improve and then try again. Thanks for playing!
Beginning
You scored 0 or 1 of 6 correct, which means that you are just beginning the work of antiracism awareness. We offer our encouragement to check out many of the resources on this website to build your awareness. Thanks for playing!
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Source: Adapted from EdChange and Paul C. Gorski, 2017 http://www.EdChange.org