History in the Making
In 2021, I made history when I was sworn in as the first woman and first Black American to serve as Vice President of the United State
Who is Kamala Harris.
In what year was Juneteenth first recognized as a federal holiday?
What is 2021.
This individual personally guided hundreds of enslaved people to freedom and earned the nickname “Moses”.
Who is Harriet Tubman.
In many households, you never know what’s inside this container. You might open it hoping for snacks and find sewing supplies.
What is a Butter Cookie Tin.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In 2022, I became the first Black woman ever to serve as a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson.
What year did Jackie Robinson break the "color barrier" in modern Major League Baseball?
What is 1947.
This activist and minister advocated for Black empowerment and self-determination, known for famously stating “by any means necessary.”
Who is Malcolm X.
At any family gathering, you are strictly forbidden from eating this specific side dish if you don’t know exactly whose kitchen it came from.
What is Potato Salad.
“I knew someone had to take the first step, and I made up my mind not to move.”
Who is Rosa Parks.
I will be the first Black astronaut to travel to the Moon, as the pilot of NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission.
Who is Victor Glover.
When was the protest against "Blacks" having to surrender their designated seats at the back of the bus to "Whites" who had nowhere else to sit?
What is 1955.
Known as the first African American Supreme Court Justice, this person fought for civil rights and equal protection under the law.
Who is Thurgood Marshall.
Known as the "African Parent" or "Black Mother" superpower, this silent form of communication can end a tantrum or relay a full sentence of discipline from across a crowded room without saying a single word.
What is The Look.
"Without struggle, there is no progress."
Who is Frederick Douglass
I was born in Harlem, and I became the first Black performer to win back-to-back Tony Awards for acting.
Who is Kara Young.
In what year did Dr. Mae Jemison become the first African American woman to travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour?
What is 1992.
This civil rights leader and activist co-founded the NAACP and fought tirelessly for equality through education, writing, and advocacy.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois.
When this upbeat song by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly comes on at the end of the party, it’s the universal signal to start picking up plates and heading for the door.
What is "Before I Let Go".
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
Who is Malcolm X.
I became the first Black woman to win two Oscars, and the first Black person to win an Oscar for costume design.
Who is Ruth E. Carter.
In what year did Black History Month first officially recognized at the federal level?
What is 1976.
This individual is known for being an abolitionist and suffragist who gave speeches advocating for both women’s rights and the emancipation of enslaved people.
Who is Sojourner Truth.
It’s the commonplace, oversized container found under almost every Black grandmother’s sink, and despite the label, it rarely actually contains the original buttery spread.
What is a Country Crock butter tub.
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”
Who is Barack Obama.