Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl 2025
February 22, 2025
10 a.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
The Main Stage at Theatre Northwest, Arts & Sciences Building
Competing Schools
Purpose
The Steel City Black Bowl is an academic competition held for high school students. In this academic competition, student teams from Northwest Indiana High Schools answer questions based on African American history, life, and culture. This event embodies the essence of purposeful learning and growth, aligning with the values we hold dear in our educational community. Mr.Roy Hamilton, local post-secondary Education professional, and Mrs.McKenya Dilworth-Smith of Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse presented the idea of such an academic competition for students to Indiana University Northwest. The Black Knowledge Bowl is grounded in the fifth principle of Kwanzaa, which is Nia (Purpose). It involves working towards the restoration of the greatness of our people and learning about our leaders and the proud history of our community.
I feel respected, I feel honored, and I'm grateful to God for the opportunity.
Greer Adams, 15, 21st Century Charter School
Impact
The Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl:
- Enables coaches to teach the often-overlooked contributions of marginalized communities to the growth and success of the United States.
- Emphasizes the value of post-secondary education.
- Makes learning enjoyable by introducing young people to engaging material that will spark their curiosity.
- Allows students to visit a college campus, fostering a sense of belonging.
Champion's Circle
Sponsorship Opportunities
Heritage Champion Sponsor
$5000 (one donor)
Recognition as the premier sponsor of the event.
- Verbal recognition as the premier sponsor throughout the event.
- Brief welcome remarks by sponsorship donor representative.
- Premier name/logo placement on all event signage and colleterial materials.
- Top recognition on the BKB event website & social media.
- Breakfast with BKB competing teams.
- Limited reserved seating.
- Display table at event.
- Winning Circle photo opportunity
Legacy Sponsor
$2,500 (20 donors)
- Verbal recognition throughout the event.
- Name/logo recognition on the BKB event website & social media.
- Name/logo placement on all event signage and colleterial materials.
Scholar Sponsor
$1,250
- Name/logo recognition on the BKB event website.
- Name/logo recognition in event programs and social media promotions.
Friend of Knowledge
$500
- Name/logo recognition in event program.
Online Donations
Every contribution makes a difference.
Questions? Contact:
Candace Rayburn, Interim Director of K12 Initiatives, rayburn@iu.edu
Antoine Hawkins, Group Scholars Coordinator and Student Support Specialist, hawkina@iu.edu
