• On each Wednesday in February an African American History question or set of questions will be posted on this site.
• The first person to correctly answer the question correctly and in its entirety is the winner.
• The winner will be contacted by Dr. Lynette Sparkman-Barnes so they can claim their prize.
• Answers must be sent by completing and submitting the form below.
• After the winner is notified, the correct answer(s) will be posted for all to see.
• At the end of the month, all participants' names will be entered in a drawing for a grand prize.
• Prizes are donated from local businesses and from the UMKC community.

HAPPY SEARCHING!

QUESTION 2:  FEB. 20th and FEB. 28th

Who was the first African American to receive a Nobel Peace Prize and for what contribution to world peace?

Here's the answer to this week's question:

Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 for mediating and securing the peace between Arabs and Jews in Palastine in 1949.

Congratulations to our winner, Dr. Allison Roodman!

Thanks to everyone for participating in this year's contest!

Congratulations to this week’s winner, Mikayla Taylor!  Here are the answers:

Potato Chips:  George Crum

Ice Cream Scooper:  Alfred Cralle

Super Soaker:  Lonnie Johnson

Thank you to everyone who played along this year.  Everyone who played was entered into a drawing for a grand prize.  The Grand Prize Winner is….Freddy Lee Moore II!  Congratulations Freddy!

Remember to embrace and celebrate diversity every day of the year.  Together, we make our world not just better…but PHENOMENAL!!

-Dr. Lynette