Influential Men and Women in Black History
Literature
Sports
Dates in Black History
Music Genres
100
Who started or founded Black History month?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson
100
This book introduces an African American cook for New York City's Fire Company 11, who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history. Book talk lead by Ms. Clayton!
What's the title of the book?
100
On February 3rd, 1920 this league was created because during that time people of color weren't being accepted into the major and minor baseball leagues.
The Major League The Negro Baseball League
The Negro Baseball
100
On February 1st, 1960 these four young men began a sit-in protest at a Woolworth’s whites-only lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, where they had been refused service.
The Greensboro Four Boyz II Men
The Greensboro Four
100
What is the name of the genre/style of music that began in New York? This genre is a mixture of singing and talking and the words are spoken with rhythm and contains rhyming words.
Hip Hop and Rap !
200
This man was the first African American to be honored with a national holiday.
Who was he?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
200
This book introduces the first African American prima ballerina, Janet Collins, and how she inspired ballerinas everywhere. Showing them that the color of their skin shouldn't stop them from becoming a star. Book talk lead by Dr. Snow!
What's the title of this book?
200
Who was the first Professional Baseball Player?
Jackie Robinson Hank Aaron
Jackie Robinson
200
On February 8th, 1986 this woman was known as the first African American woman to host a nationally broadcast talk show.
Wendy Williams Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
200
This song began as a poem, written by James Weldon Johnson in the year of 1900. It was written for the celebration of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. It is often referred to the Black National Anthem.
What is the name of this song?
Lift Every Voice and Sing
300
The Emancipation Proclamation was an order given on January 1, 1863 by which president to free the slaves?
Abraham Lincoln George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
300
This picture book biography focuses on the life of Horace Pippin. Horace Pippin loved to draw from a very young age. Pippin painted a range of themes, including scenes inspired by his service in World War I, landscapes, portraits, and biblical subjects. Some of his best-known works address the U.S.'s history of slavery and racial segregation. Book Talk lead by Mrs. Alvarez!
What's the title of this book?
300
Who was the first African American professional tennis player?
Ora Washington Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson
300
On February 4th, 1913 this woman was born. This woman was known for her courageous refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus in Alabama on December 1, 1955.
Who was she?
Rosa Parks
300
Which group was the first American rock group that was made up of diverse musicians?
Earth, Wind and Fire or Sly and the Family Stone
Sly and the Family Stone Earth, Wind and Fire
Sly and the Family Stone
400
This woman was the first African-American woman to become a millionaire with her hair care products.
Shirley Chisholm Madame C.J. Walker
Madame C.J. Walker
400
This book empowers readers with pride, joy, and comfort, reminding them of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come. Book talk lead by Mr. Daniels!
What's the title of this book?
400
This athlete had the nickname "Hammer" and was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. He is one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Hank Aaron
400
As part of a celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12, 1900, this song was first publicly performed by 500 school children at the Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida.
"Amazing Grace" "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
400
What is the name of this famous girl group? They have sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. The group members were Beyonce' Knowles, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland.
Destiny's Child
500
This woman was the first African American woman in the world to earn an international pilot's license.
Bessie Coleman Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley
500
This book is about Gordon Parks and how his life changed when he bought a camera. Book talk lead by Mrs. Reynolds!
What's the title of this book?
500
A Winston-Salem State graduate and sports commentator on ESPN's First Take who held to his word not to forget WSSU and other HBCU's. He was reminded to do for others inspired by what others did for him.
Who is he?
Stephen A. Smith
500
On February 25th, 1837, this University became the nation’s first black institute of higher learning.
What's the name of this HBCU?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
500
This famous group was made up of 5 brothers. They were signed to Motown records where they became the first group to have 4 number one hit songs in a row. These songs include ABC, I Want You Back, and more.
What is the name of this group?
The Jackson 5 !
*Bonus* Who was their lead singer?