BHM Music
This "King of Pop" became one of the best-selling music artists of all time with hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean."
Who is Michael Jackson?
We know Black history is celebrated every day, but this month is specifically recognized by our country and the world to honor and celebrate it.
What is February?
This athlete broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball by becoming the first African American to play in the MLB in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This animated Disney movie features the first African American Disney princess, Tiana, who dreams of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans.
What is The Princess and the Frog?
At the age of six, I became the first African American child to attend an all-white school, helping to break down racial barriers in education.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
There are this many third grade classes at Donoghue.
What are three?
This singer’s hit song “Respect” became a big anthem for women’s rights, and she’s known as the “Queen of Soul.”
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This astronaut made history as the first African American woman in space. She’s also a doctor, engineer, and dancer who even danced in zero gravity!
Who is Mae Jemison?
Gymnastic legend, who won 14 World Gymnastics medals, (most in U.S. history), won five gold medals at the World Championships in 2019 and broke the record of 25 medals by any male or female gymnast.
Who is Simone Biles?
In this movie, basketball legend Michael Jordan teams up with Bugs Bunny and other Looney Tunes characters to win a high-stakes basketball game against evil aliens.
What is Space Jam?
I bravely refused to give up my seat on a bus to a white man, standing up for equal rights and helping to challenge segregation laws during the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Third grade students may earn free time or games on this day of the week as a reward for being on task all week.
What are "Fun Fridays"? / What is Friday?
A genius of soul, pop, and R&B, famous for songs like "Superstition," "Isn’t She Lovely," and "I Just Called to Say I Love You."
In 2023, this popular streamer broke the record for the most concurrent subscribers on Twitch, reaching over 300,000 at once during a special charity stream.
Who is Kai Cenat?
This legendary basketball player spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships and earning the nickname "The Black Mamba."
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This film tells the true story of three African American women mathematicians who helped NASA send astronauts into space during the 1960s.
What is Hidden Figures?
I escaped slavery, then made multiple dangerous trips back to the South to rescue hundreds of enslaved people using the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Third grade students must complete 5 lessons on ______,______, and ______ to complete their weekly digital work.
What are Zearn, Dreambox Reading and Dreambox Math?
This classic 1981 song by Earth, Wind & Fire became popular again on TikTok, where people used it to show off their best dance moves, especially their “boogie on down.”
What is Let’s Groove?
This group of African American pilots flew over 15,000 missions during World War II and protected bomber planes, never losing a single one they escorted.
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
These two tennis champions have won a combined total of 30 Grand Slam singles titles and multiple Olympic gold medals in doubles.
Who are the Williams sisters? / Venus and Serena Williams?
In this movie, a young girl from South Los Angeles competes in the National Spelling Bee, overcoming personal and academic challenges.
What is Akeelah and the Bee?
I changed my name from Malcolm Little and became a leader in the Nation of Islam before advocating for unity and human rights for all people.
Who is Malcolm X?
This is the subject third grade begins our day with, where we learn about stories, writing, and language.
What is reading / ELA / literacy ?
This legendary singer, known for songs like "Strange Fruit" and "God Bless the Child," is often called one of the greatest voices in jazz and blues.
Who is Billie Holiday?
This famous scientist is known for creating over 300 products from peanuts, including peanut butter, and helped farmers improve their crops.
Who is George Washington Carver?
This famous athlete won four gold medals in track and field at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This movie, based on a true story, follows a high school football team in Virginia as they overcome racial tension and work together to win the state championship.
What is Remember the Titans?
I created Black History Month in 1976 to celebrate African American achievements.
Who is Carter G Woodson?
Which 3rd grade teacher spent three hours making this Jeopardy Game from scratch?
Who is Ms. Olowu?