People who were Presidents
The lady said "no" when asked to give up her seat on a bus and helped make things fairer for everyone. Who is she?
Rosa Parks
Every February we celebrate the stories and achievements of Black people. What is this month called?
Black History Month
This kind of singing and music started in Black communities and makes people feel strong and happy.
Gospel or Blues
This man made a better traffic signal to keep people safe on the road. Who is he?
Garrett Morgan
The special colors red, black, and green are part of a flag used to celebrate Black pride. What is that flag called?
Pan-African Flag
He spoke about a dream that people would be equal and kind to each other. Who is he?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
When people sit quietly at a lunch counter to ask for fair treatment, this is called a what?
Sit-in
A place in New York where many Black artists and writers shared their work long ago is called what?
Harlem
This person helped made a better light bulb so it would word longer. Who is he?
Lewis Latimer
The part of New York known for music, art, and stories is called what?
This woman did important math work that helped send people to space. Who is she?
Katherine Johnson
A long time ago, a law said enslaved people in some states would be set free. What is that called?
The Emancipation Proclamation
A short, proud song many people sing to celebrate Black life is called "Lift Every Voice and Sing". Who wrote the words?
James Weldon Johnson
Someone made a way to keep food cold during travel so it would not spoil. Who helped with this?
Frederick McKinley Jones
A place in Washington D.C., remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his work for fairness. What kind of place is this?
A memorial or statue
This person was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Who is she?
Shirly Chisholm
A big court decision said children should go to the same school together. The case is called?
Brown v. Board of Education
Name one author who writes children's books about Black characters and family life?
Jacqueline Woodson
This doctor found ways to store blood so it could be used to help sick people. Who is he?
Dr. Charles Drew
The sad trip across the ocean that brought many African people to North America long ago is called what?
The Middle Passage
This man escaped slavery and told others that everyone should be free. Who is he?
Frederick Douglass
People marched and sang to make rules fair for everyone. This time of actions is called what?
The Civil Rights Movement
A fun style of music and dancing that stared in neighborhoods is called what?
Hip-hop
Some inventors improved machines for making clothes. Name one inventor who helped clothes get made more easily.
Sarah Boone
The big museum in Washington that shows African American history is called what?