Origins of Black History Month
Who is known as the "Father of Black History Month"?
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
This U.S. leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.
Martin Luther King Jr.
This poet and playwright wrote Harlem and The Weary Blues.
Langston Hughes
Who refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks
In which country was Black History Month first officially recognized?
United States
What year was Black History Week founded?
1926
Which South African leader fought against apartheid and later became president?
Nelson Mandela
Name the African American artist who painted the official portrait of Barack Obama.
Kehinde Wiley
What was the name of the secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom?
The Underground Railroad
In what month does the United Kingdom celebrate Black History Month?
October
In what year did Black History Month expand from a week to a full month?
1976
Who was the first black president of the United States?
Barack Obama
This musician is known as the "Queen of Soul."
Aretha Franklin
This U.S. civil rights act, passed in 1964, outlawed racial discrimination.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
What year did Canada officially recognize Black History Month?
1995
Why was February chosen for Black History Month?
It coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass
This abolitionist and former enslaved person led hundreds to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
Who was the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Toni Morrison
Name the U.K. nurse of Jamaican descent who cared for soldiers during the Crimean War.
Mary Seacole
This European country, known for its historic ties to the African diaspora, celebrates Black History Month with education and cultural events.
Netherlands
What was Dr. Carter G. Woodson's goal in created Black History Month?
To ensure Black history was properly documented and celebrated
Who was the first Black woman publisher in North America?
Mary Ann Shadd
This Kenyan environmentalist won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in sustainable development and women’s rights.
Wangari Maathai
What global movement, founded in 2013, protests against police violence and racial injustice?
Black Lives Matter
Which Black historical figure is often highlighted during Black History Month in Ireland due to his abolitionist efforts?
Fredrick Douglass