Black History
When is Black history month celebrated
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February
What does HBCU stand for?
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Historically Black College/University
She is famous for the underground railroad system
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Rosa Parks
This 2016 film staring Taraji P. Henson tells the story of a group of Black women working for NASA.
Hidden Figures
This NBA basketball player scored 81 points in a single game.
Who was the first Black major league baseball player
Jackie Robinson
This genre of music was developed in the 1970's in the inner cities of New York
Hip-Hop
Who was the first Black president in the United States?
Barack Obama
This TV show follows a "troubled" teen from West Philadelphia to Bel Air, California.
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
This gymnast owns the most world medals in U.S. history.
Simone Biles
the Celebration of Black History Month Began in this year.
a. 1909
b. 1926
c. 1950
1926
Beyonce was initially apart of this girl group
She is known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus
Rosa Parks
This movie follows Prince Akeem, an African prince, to the United States in search of a wife. This film premiered its sequel in 2021.
Coming to America
Widely considered one of the greatest athletes who ever lived, Forbes estimates his worth to be $2.1 billion, making him the first-ever billion-dollar athlete
Michael Jordan
This supreme court case in 1954 deemed school segregation in the United States unconstitutional.
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Brown v. Board of Education
The Black Panther was played by which actor
Chadwick Boseman
She is known as the first African American girl to enter and learn in an all white school
Ruby Bridges
This Washington D.C based channel is known for it’s many shows for the black demographic
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Winner of 23 Grand Slam tournament (tennis) singles titles, most of any man or woman in the Open Era
Serena Williams
What year was the Emancipation Proclamation signed?
1863
It is now the most common regional cuisine in southern cities such as Charleston (South Carolina), New Orleans (Louisiana), Houston (Texas), Charlotte (North Carolina) Birmingham (Alabama) and Atlanta (Georgia).
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Soul Food
What civil rights activist gave many speeches including his famous 'I Have a dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr.
This playwright/ author is best known for his over the top, comedic elderly woman character?
Tyler Perry
Who is known as the fastest man in the world
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Usain Bolt