Facts
What month is Black History celebrated each year?
February
Who was awarded the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is the start in the movie Black Panther?
Chadwick Boseman
Who is the fastest man in the world?
Usain Bolt
Refers to her following of fans as her "Beyhive"
Beyounce
True or False. On February 12, 2019 NAACP marked its 110th anniversary.
True
Who sparked the modern civil rights movement in the U.S. by refusing to give up her seat?
Rosa Parks
Who has a talk show that is known world wide?
Oprah Winfrey
Who is the first black major league baseball player?
Who is nicknames the godfather of soul?
James Brown
Who started Black History month?
Carter J. Woodson
Who was the first African American President?
Barack Obama
Who co stared in the movie Jumanji and also has his own comedy tour?
Kevin Hart
Who lead the Chicago bulls to six NBA Championships?
Michael Jordan
Who is thought of as the top musician in the history of Jazz?
Louis Armstrong
True or False. The iconic cartoon character Betty Boop was inspired by a black Jazz singer in Harlem.
True
Who was the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Thurgood Marshall
Who starred as the voice of Penny Proud in Disney's animated Television series known as The Proud Family?
Kyla Pratt
Who was the youngest person and first African American in the Unites States Masters?
Tiger Woods
Who is nicknamed the queen of soul?
Aretha Franklin
What is the theme chosen for Black History Month this year?
The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.
Who was the first African American to travel into space?
Guion Bulford
Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award for best actress?
Halle Berry
Who is the first African American Olympian to win the all around title in Gymnastics?
Gabby Doglas
Who sang the song "Georgia on my mind?"
Ray Charles