#BlackHistory
This New York theatre is a showcase for African American talent.
What is The Apollo?
This amendment to the constitution abolished slavery.
What is the 13th amendment?
She was recognized as the first black millionaire.
Who is Madame C.J. Walker?
Disney's first black princess.
Who is Princess Tiana?
This is what HBCU stands for.
What is Historically Black College and University?
This person was the first African American to be on the U.S postage stamp.
A. Booker T. Washington
B. Medgar Evers
C. Harriet Tubman
Who is A. Booker T. Washington?
This American author & historian was responsible for starting Black History Month.
A. Gary Woodson
B. Fredrick Douglas
C. Carter G. Woodson
Who is C. Carter G. Woodson?
The first Black writer to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
A. James Baldwin
B. Toni Morrison
C. Langston Hughes
Who is B. Toni Morrison?
The first black Greek fraternity for college students?
A. Phi Beta Sigma
B. Alpha Phi Alpha
C. Omega Psi Phi
Who is B. Alpha Phi Alpha?
Which of the following organizations have been least associated with the organizing efforts of the contemporary #BlackLivesMatter movement?
A. The Dream Defenders
B. Million Hoodies Movement
C. The NAACP
C. The NAACP
This was the nickname for the all Black 332nd Fighter Group of the US Army Air Corps which escorted Allied Bombers through European airspace in 1,578 missions during World War II.
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
This court case ended legal segregation in public schools.
What is Brown vs Board of Education?
The 1st African-American to travel in space.
Who is Guion Stewart Bluford?
This President recognized Black History month in 1976.
A. Jimmy Carter
B. Gerald Ford
C. Ronald Reagan
Who is B. Gerald Ford?
#BlackLivesMatter was first created in response to what event.
What is the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin trial?
They were the black soldiers who primarily fought in the West after the Civil War.
Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?
This case resulted in a U.S Supreme Court ruling that no black-free or slave could be counted as a U.S citizen.
A. Fergusson Case
B. Wade Case
C. Dred Scott Case
What is C. Dred Scott Case?
This person won 4 gold medals in 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
Who is Jesse Owens?
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
True or False....The hashtag #SayHerName was created by the same activist who created the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter
False
This notable scientist, astronomer, & inventor was commissioned to help layout Washington, D.C.
Who is Benjamin Bannekar?
An African-American named Wallace Jr. made millions selling cookies and founded this popular cookie brand.
What is Famous Amos?
He supported the "Back to Africa Movement", and was later deported to his homeland of Jamaica.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
The first Black-owned company traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
What is B.E.T Black Entertainment Television?
The creators of the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter.
Who are Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullora, Opal Tometi?