Historical Figures
Who said "I had a dream"?
When did slavery end?
1865
Who was the first Black president?
Barack Obama
What month is Black History?
February
Who was a runaway slave and helped free over 70 slaves?
Harriet Tubman
When were Black people allowed to vote?
1870
First Black Millionaire
Madam C.J. Walker
She created Black hair products
Name 1 important structure built by slaves. Extra points for 2
The White House, The United States Capitol, Wall Street in NY, Harvard Law School, The Washington Monument
Who helped end segregation on buses by refusing to give up her seat to a White person?
Rosa Parks
When could women, including Black women vote?
1920
First Black baseball player
Jackie Robinson
Martin Luther King Jr.
Angela Davis
Malcolm X
Who believed in the safety and equality of Black people "by any means necessary"?
Malcolm X
When did segregation end in the U.S.?
1965
Who was the first basketball player?
Earl Lloyd
Name at least 1 invention made by Black people. Extra points for more than 1
Traffic Lights, refrigerator, folding chair, potato chips, Super Soaker Watergun Toy, Peanut Butter
What years did the civil war take place?
1861-1865
When did slavery start in the U.S?
Who was the first Black woman to become an astronaut?
Who is known as the fastest man?