Civil Rights Movement
Whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked a boycott of Montgomery, AL buses from 1955 to 1956?
Who is Rosa Parks?
This amazing man is the self–proclaimed “greatest [boxer] of all time” was originally named after his father, who was named after the 19th century abolitionist and politician Cassius Marcellus Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This African-American woman made history in 2021 by becoming the first female, first Black, and first Asian-American Vice President of the United States. Who is she?
Who is Kamala Harris?
This African-American tennis player made history by winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era. Who is she?
Who is Serena Williams?
The Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses, was not an actual railroad. What was its purpose during the 19th century?
What was a network to help enslaved individuals escape to freedom?
Who was the main leader of the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, and won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for leading nonviolent civil rights demonstrations?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Who is ranked as the second best-selling female artist of the 21st century with record sales of over 37 million dollars?
Who is Beyonce Knowles?
In 1870, this constitutional amendment was ratified, granting African-American men the right to vote. What is the name of this amendment?
What is the 15th Amendment?
In 2018, this African-American actor became the first superhero of African descent to headline his own Marvel film, titled "Black Panther." Who is he?
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
What is Juneteenth?
Who was known as the Nation of Islam's most effective minister until he broke from the group in 1964 and formed his own group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity?
Who is Malcolm X?
Who became the first African American female millionaire with her revolutionary black hair products?
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall made history by becoming the first African American to hold this position in the United States. What position did he attain?
What is the Supreme Court Justice?
This African-American filmmaker directed the critically acclaimed movie "Get Out," which addressed issues of racism and social commentary. Who is he?
Who is Jordan Peele?
In 1984, this African-American astronaut became the first Black woman in space. Who is she?
Who is Mae Jemison?
What is the organization's name founded by W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, etc?
What is The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)?
The first golfer ever to hold all four professional major championships at the same time.
Who is Tiger Woods?
This African-American activist and scholar, known for her work in civil rights, co-founded the National Association of Colored Women and was the first Black woman to run for president of the United States. Who is she?
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This African-American entrepreneur and media mogul became the first female African-American billionaire, largely due to her success in the media industry. Who is she?
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
In 1954, this African-American singer became the first Black artist to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Who is she?
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This civil rights activist, also known as the "Queen Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," was a co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is Ella Baker?
Who made agricultural advancements and inventions pertaining to the use of peanuts and was one of the first African-Americans admitted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1990?
Who is George Washington Carver?
This African-American woman, a legal scholar and judge, broke barriers in 1981 by becoming the first Black woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. Who is she?
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
In 2016, this African-American athlete gained international attention for his protest against racial injustice by taking a knee during the national anthem in the NFL. Who is he?
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
What was the first HBCU in the United States?
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?