Hal Johnson
What was Hal's television show called?
BodyBreak
True or False. Michaëlle was born in Canada.
False, she was born in Haiti, but moved to Canada with her family.
What was Jarome's job?
He was a professional hockey player.
True or False. Mary was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario.
False. She attended a conference in Toronto when she was older but was not born there.
Where was Marci born?
Toronto, Ontario.
Hal was the first Black Canadian to...
Have a health television program.
How many languages can Michaëlle speak?
7 languages.
What position did Jarome start out playing and why?
Jerome started playing goalie for his hockey team because of his idol Grant Fuhr who was also a black hockey player who played goalie.
When Mary moved to Windsor, she helped people by opening up a ______ for Black children whose parents fled from enslavement.
School
True or False. Marci won awards for her telling of important news stories?
True.
Why did TSN change their mind and not give Hal Johnson a jo as a sports reporter?
Because they already had one Black sports reporter and they did not want another one.
What are some examples of how Michaëlle helped other people?
She helped Canadian newcomers find housing, jobs, and education. She also helped women find homes for themselves and their children.
Jarome was the first Black male athlete to...
Win 3 major awards. Win a gold medal in the Olympic Winter Games
Mary Ann Shadd was an author. Why were her books important, what message did she spread with her books?
Her books helped people who escaped enslavement and encouraged them to continue fighting for freedom.
Why did Marci want to run for a position in the Federal government?
She wanted to make a difference and set an example.
Why did TV stations refuse to give money to promote Hal's program, BodyBreak?
Because they were being racist. They did not want a Black man and a White woman on television together.
Michaëlle was the first Black woman...
On a French news station in Canada. And was the first Black person to serve as Governor General.
How does Jarome help other people?
He supports KidSport which helps children play sports if their parents cannot afford it.
Mary Ann was the first female journalist and Black woman to...
Publish a newspaper in Canada.
Marci was the first Black woman in Canada to....
co-host a national morning show.
If you could ask Hal Johnson anything, what would you ask him?
Awesome question!
If you could ask Michaëlle Jean anything, what would you ask her?
Great answer!
If you could ask Jerome Iginla anything, what would you ask him?
Great job!
If you could ask Mary Ann Shadd anything, what would you ask her?
500 points, congratulations!
If you could ask Marci Ien anything, what would you ask her?
Amazing question!