Historical Events
Who was the first person to make an African American historical event?
Carter G. Woodson
What was the first African American organization?
NAACP(National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
Who is Josephine Baker?
She is an African American entertainer.
Who was the first African American inventor?
Thomas L. Jennings
Who created African American poetry?
Phillis Wheatley Peters
What is one of the 4 major movements of African American History
* Underground Railroad
* Montgomery Bus Boycott
* Selma to Montgomery March
* Black Lives Matter Movement
What is the Black Women for Wellness organization?
This organization is for the health and well-being of Black women and girls through health education, empowerment, and advocacy.
Who is one famous Black entertainer from the 20s?
Duke Ellington
Who is one of the most famous inventors who created a hot comb or straightener?
Madam C.J. Walker
What African American wrote the most famous poet?
Langston Hughes
Who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
President Lyndon Johnson
What is the largest black organization?
The United Negro College Fund
Who is the most famous Black Performer?
Aretha Franklin
What famous African American inventor contributed to the industrial revolution?
Benjamin Banneker
Who was the first Black male poet?
Jupiter Hammon
Which amendment helped Black people become citizens?
The 14th Amendment
When did the first African American organization publish?
1827
Who was the 1st black man on TV?
Nat King Cole
Who invented the gas mask?
Garrett Morgan
When did African American poetry start?
1773
When did the Harlem Renaissance begin?
1924
What does the National Urban League help African Americans with?
It helps African American studentds succeed with college pressures.
Who is a Black singer?
Stevie Wonder
Who invented automatic elevator doors?
Alexander Miles
What internationally known, fugitive slave narrator authored the first Black American novel?
William Wells Brown