History
This person was the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Thurgood Marshall
This actor portrayed a young teen that moved to Bel Air from Philadelphia
Will Smith
This businesswoman created a line of haircare products for African American women, leading her to later become the first female African American self-made millionaire.
Sarah Breedlove Walker (Madam C.J. Walker)
In 1954 this court case suggested that segregating children in schools was unconstitutional
Brown vs. Board of Education
This NBA players leads the Portland Trail Blazers organization in total points scored
Damian Lillard
This person is credited for creating the traffic light and the gas mask
Garrett Morgan
This Rapper wrote the critically acclaimed album “G.O.O.D Kid, m.A.A.D City”
Kendrick Lamar
This scientist is known for finding methods to prevent soil depletion
George Washington Carver
This person founded Tuskegee College for teachers in Alabama after being denied entry to a different
Booker T. Washington
What year did Arthur Ashe win Wimbledon
1975
This Federal Holiday was approved in 1983 and all 50 states made it a state government holiday by the year 2000
Martin Luther King Jr’s Bday
This recording artist just broke the record for winning the most grammys in grammy history
Beyoncé
This doctor is credited with the giving the first blood transfusion
Charles Drew
The person was the first Black man to attend John Hopkins
Kelly Miller
This Father and Son duo played in the MLB on the same team
Ken Griffy SR and JR
1966 this week long celebration of African American Culture was created
Kwanzaa
This artist has the most top 10 hits on the Billboard charts
Drake
This scientist is known for his work in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants
Percy Lavon Julian
This educator founded the NAACP
W.E. Dubois
In 1958 Willie O’Rhee became the first Black NHL Player. What team did he play for?
Boston Bruins
When was Black History Month Created (the year)
1986
This actress has recently became a winner of the E.G.O.T in 2023
Viola Davis
This 2016 film was based on the life of these 3 women work with NASA
Mary Jackson
Dorothy Vaughn
Katherine Goble
This University was the first historically Black college and university
Cheyney University
This Quarterback was the first African American to win Super Bowl MVP
Doug Williams