Black History Month Trivia
The name of the first black woman to win Best Country Album at the GRAMMYs.
Who is Beyoncé?
The name of the Olympian and WNBA champion who became the president of Adidas Women’s Basketball.
Who is Candace Parker?
The name of the woman who was drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Aces in 2018 and has led them to back to back WNBA champions.
Who is A'ja Wilson?
The name of the woman who is the first HBCU graduate, first Black and Asian American woman, and first member of the Divine 9 to appear on the ballot as the Democratic nominee for the President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
The name of the US gymnast who has won 11 Olympic medals (7 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze).
Who is Simone Biles?
The name of the woman who won “Best Rap Album” at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Who is Doechii?
The name of the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest, which is the fastest-growing whiskey brand in U.S. history.
Who is Fawn Weaver?
The name of the 2024 NBA draft pick who made history as the first father and son duo to play in the NBA together.
Who is Bronny James?
Who is LeBron James Jr.?
The first African American to perform a spacewalk.
Who is Dr. Bernard Harris?
Who is Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr.?
The first Black American to earn a PhD from Harvard University.
Who is W.E.B Dubois?
The name of the middle school student who created an air filter system that led the Connecticut State Bond Commission to unanimously approve $11.5 million for the construction and installation of this air filter system for other schools in the state.
Who is Eniola Shokunbi?
The name of the woman who is an actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who opened a restaurant in South Central Los Angeles called “Somerville”.
Who is Issa Rae?
The name of the man who became first Black and the first Asian American head coach of a College Football Playoff national championship game.
Who is Marcus Freeman?
In 1992, she became the first African American woman to serve in the Senate (i.e. – Senator from Illinois).
Who is Carol Moseley Braun?
In 1893, he become one of the first doctors in the world to perform a successful open-heart surgery.
Who is Dr. Daniel Hale Williams?
The name of the all black alliance of 6 that made history by dominating Season 23 of Big Brother leading to the first black winner of Big Brother.
What is "The Cookout"?
The name of the first black CEO of the Tampa International Airport.
Who is Michael Stephens?
The name of the two-way player who became the second Heisman winner in University of Colorado history.
Who is Travis Hunter?
The name of the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives.
Who is Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm?
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
The name of the mathematician who was inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame for her work, which contributed to the foundation for the creation of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Who is Gladys West?
The name of the youngest ever Team USA male to compete in an Olympic track and field event.
Who is Quincy Wilson?
The name of the fashion designer who is the creator of famous vegan leather handbags with its iconic “TC” logo.
Who is Telfar Clemens?
The name of the woman who became the first Black coach to win 3 NCAA Division 1 Basketball Titles.
Who is Dawn Staley?
The name of the first black female judge in the United States of America.
Who is Jane Matilda Bolin?
Who is Jane Bolin?
The first Black astronaut candidate in the U.S.
Who is Ed Dwight?