The History of Black History Month
Which TWO important figures birthdays were during the second week of February?
Fredrick Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
An African American woman who refused to give up her seat.
Rosa Parks
What did George Crum invent?
The Potato chip
Who was the first black woman to go to space?
Dr. Mae Jemison
In what month is Black History Month celebrated?
February
Gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech given in the year 1963?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Benjamin Banneker
Name of the first African-American pilot?
Which week was BHM originally celebrated?
The second week
Helped free slaves through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Name of the inventor who created over 300 products using peanuts, such as peanut butter?
George Washington Carver
When is Abraham Lincoln's Birthday?
February 16th
Name of the man who created Black History Month?
Carter G Woodson
First African American to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball team. Number 42.
Jackie Robinson
Created the first foldable bed?
Sarah E. Goode
When is Fredrick Douglas' birthday?
February 13th
What is the name of the president who turned Black History Month into a Month long celebration?
President Gerald Ford
What is the name of America's first Black President, #44&45?
Barack Obama
Father of Ice Cream?
Augustus Jackson
What is Barack Obama's wife's name?
Michelle Obama