Facts
When is black history month celebrated?
February
This person became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in 1947.
Jackie Robinson
True or False: The idea of Black History Month originated from the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
True
This person was a brave leader who helped enslaved people escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad, a secret network of safe houses.
Harriet Tubman
This person is known for his "I Have a Dream" speech, where he called for equality and justice for all people.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This was a secret network of safe places that helped African Americans escape slavery and get to freedom in the North
The Underground Railroad
This person is famous for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in 1955, sparking the Civil Rights Movement.
Rosa Parks
This is a type of cooking that comes from African American traditions, using ingredients like beans, cornbread, and greens, and is popular in the southern United States.
Soul Food
This person is the 44th president of the United States. They are also the first African American President.
Barack Obama