Famous Figures
Who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat?
Rosa Parks
Which African American woman became U.S. Vice President in 2021?
Kamala Harris
What month is Black History Month celebrated in the United States?
Feb
Who are the twin sisters who Revolutionized tennis?
Serena and Venus Williams
What was Rosa Parks known for?
Called the "Mother of the Freedom Movement," her refusal to give up her seat on a bus in 1955 helped spark the civil rights movement.
Which abolitionist helped lead enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad?
Who was the first black president?
Obama
Which African-American actor portrays the true story of a runaway slave who forges through the swamps of Louisiana on a torturous journey to escape plantation owners?
Will Smith
Who was the olympic gold medalist, legendary boxer, and global icon known for his anti-war activism and Black Power stance?
Muhammad Ali
What was Harriet Tubman known for?
The Underground Railroad
(She escaped slavery and returned to the South many times to lead dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad.)
Who was the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What famous civil rights leader gave the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What movie is inspired by the black lives matter movement in 2018?
The Hate You Give
Who is the most decorated gymnast in history, advocating for mental health in sports?
Simone Biles
What black woman has the record for the most Grammys?
Beyonce!
(35)
Which U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln.
Who is known as the “Father of Black History”?
Carter G. Woodson
What movie is about African American maids working for white families in 1960s Jackson, Mississippi, focusing on racial inequality, courage, and friendship as a young white woman writes a book from the maids' perspectives, giving voice to their experiences during the Civil Rights era?
Hint: Someone ate a pie with something gross in it!
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Who is the famous basketball player who uses his massive platform to speak out against social injustice and empower communities?
Lebron James
Who is one of the most successful Black woman?
Oprah Winfrey
She overcame a difficult childhood to become the host of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest-rated talk show in television history. She later launched her own television network, OWN, and has used her platform to promote education, philanthropy, and self-empowerment
Who was the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license?
Bessie Coleman
Who was the first African American Supreme Court justice?
Thurgood marshall
Why do we celebrate Black History Month and why is it important?
We celebrate Black History Month to honor the profound contributions, struggles, and rich history of African Americans, ensuring their vital role in shaping society isn't overlooked in mainstream narratives, and to inspire future generations by highlighting Black achievement in all fields, from science and arts to politics.
It serves as a dedicated time to acknowledge systemic inequities and celebrate Black culture, history, and resilience, promoting a fuller understanding of American history for everyone.
What African-American man broke baseball's color barrier in 1947, paving the way for integration in professional sports?
Jackie Robinson
Who is one of the most prolific female poets and activists, best known for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and the poem "Still I Rise".
Maya Angelou