Black Canadian History
This woman refused to leave a whites-only section of a movie theatre in Nova Scotia in 1946.
Who is Viola Desmond?
This Canadian sprinter won Olympic gold and set a world record in the 100 metres in 1996.
Who is Donovan Bailey?
This Canadian artist is known for songs such as "God's Plan."
Who is Drake?
This invention by Garrett Morgan helped improve road safety.
What is the traffic signal?
A person who supports and stands up for others experiencing unfair treatment is called a(n) _____.
What is an ally?
This month is recognized across Canada as Black History Month.
What is February?
This sport is played by the Toronto Raptors.
What is basketball?
Reggae music originated in this Caribbean country.
What is Jamaica?
George Washington Carver became famous for his work studying this crop.
What is the peanut?
The belief that all people deserve fairness and equal opportunities is called _____.
What is equity?
This was the name of the secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom in Canada.
What is the Underground Railroad?
This tennis superstar from the United States has won multiple Grand Slam titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
This music genre developed in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s.
What is Hip-Hop?
This NASA mathematician helped calculate spaceflight trajectories and was featured in the movie Hidden Figures.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This civil rights leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This Black Canadian woman became the first Black Governor General of Canada.
Who is Michaëlle Jean?
This Jamaican sprinter is widely considered one of the fastest humans ever.
Who is Usain Bolt?
This Jamaican musician is famous for spreading reggae music around the world.
Who is Bob Marley?
This inventor created improvements to the elevator that made tall buildings safer.
Who is Alexander Miles?
This South African leader spent 27 years in prison before helping end apartheid.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This province was home to many communities settled by freedom seekers arriving through the Underground Railroad.
What is Ontario?
This Canadian basketball player became the first Canadian selected first overall in the NBA Draft.
Who is Anthony Bennett?
Name two elements of Hip-Hop culture.
MCing, DJing, Breakdancing, Graffiti (any two).
This Black woman invented the home security system that helped inspire modern security technology.
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown?
Name one way a student can be an ally at school.
Standing up against bullying, including others, reporting discrimination, listening respectfully, etc.
What is one action our school can take to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging and inclusion?
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