Black History Men & Women
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Black History Athletes
Black History Artists
Black History Entertainers
100
This woman's brave actions on a bus led the Montgomery Bus Boycott and made her an icon in the face of segregation
Rosa Parks
100
What month is black history month in?
February
100
A famous gymnast who performs gravity-defying flips
Simone Biles
100
American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist who is also known as the "King of Pop." Hits include “Beat It,” “Thriller” “Billie Jean” and many more
Michael Jackson
100
The deceased actor known for playing Jackie Robinson in the movie “42” and T’Challa in “Black Panther”
Chadwick Boseman
200
The 44th President of the United States, the first Black president in the history of the US
Barack Obama
200
What are the black history month colors (4)?
Red, Green, Black, Yellow
200
A kid from Akron who has competed in 10 NBA Finals. Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, L. A Lakers and Miami Heat.
LeBron James
200
Who is the acclaimed poet behind “The Weary Blues” and was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance?
A. Maya Angelou
B. Langston Hughes
C. Gwendolyn Brooks
B. Langston Hughes
200
Known for Disney shows, Spiderman as Mary-Jane and the “Dune” movies
Zendaya
300
After escaping slavery, this woman made 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends
Harriet Tubman
300
What year did our celebration go from one week to one month?
a. 2000
b. 1976
c. 2014
d. 1800
b. 1976
300
Went by "His Airness” and has one of the world’s most recognizable shoes brands
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Michael Jordan
300
Houston, Texas (Alien) Superstar who just announced her next album “Act II,” but has a long list of massive hits like “Crazy in Love"
Beyonce
300
What recent Disney movie did Hale Bailey play lead role in?
The Little Mermaid
400
Famous activist and prominent leader during the Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King Jr.
or
MLK Jr.
400
What does NAACP stand for?
a. National Advancement Association for Colored People
b. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
c. National Amendment Act for Colored People
b. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
400
The famous number 24. He played for the Lakers and was known as "Mamba"
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Kobe Bryant
400
Known in part for her massive collaborations, including “Empire State of Mind” and “My Boo,” which she performed at the Super Bowl
Alicia Keys
400
This movie tells the untold story of the African American women mathematicians who played a vital role in the American space program
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Hidden Figures
500
A formerly enslaved man who became a prominent activist, author and public speaker. He became a leader in the abolitionist movement, which sought to end the practice of slavery
Frederick Douglass
500
Why do we celebrate Black History Month
a. For fun
b. to learn about the past/ history
c. to honor the accomplishments of Black Americans
B or C
To honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history
500
Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she played alongside her sister Venus for many years
Serena Williams
500
Seen as one of the biggest pop singers in history, the New Jersey-born star had hits including “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
Whitney Houston
500
He is an American comedian and Actor
Kevin Hart