People of the Past
This person led the country in a fight for Civil Rights. They gave many speeches including the famous "I have a dream" speech
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What is the name of the music that Black people created in D.C
Go Go music
What is the popular name for when Black women cut their hair to go natural
the big chop
Who is Kamala Harris?
She is the first Black woman vice president-elect of the United States.
Free Response! There are so many great people to choose from.
This famous basketball player played 20 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. His jersey number was 33.
Kobe Bryant
What is the name of the HBCU (Historically Black College and University) located in Washington, D.C.
Howard University
University of the District of Columbia
Styles used by Black people to protect their hair from damage and help it grow. Example: twists, Box braids
This tennis player is the former #1 women's singles tennis player. She has won 23 Grand Slams and has a sister who also is a famous tennis player.
Serena Williams
This musician was called the King of Pop and wrote the songs 'Beat It' and 'Thriller'
Michael Jackson
This actor graduated from Howard University and played Marvel's Black Panther.
Chadwick Boseman
Who is the mayor of D.C?
Mayor Muriel Bowser
What is an HBCU? Name 3 of the HBCUs in the DMV.
Historically Black College and University
Howard University
University of the District of Columbia
Bowie State University
Norfolk State University
This former first lady is a former lawyer and and author. She was named most admirable woman in 2020 and has encouraged the country to live healthy lives.
Michelle Obama
This music genre came from Black communities in the 1900s and was influenced by Blues music. This music is mostly improvisational, meaning the music is made up by the musicians as they play.
This agricultural scientist developed hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.
Video Question!
George Washington Carver
What is the full name of the Black Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sometimes, Black people use slang to talk to one another. Slang words are different depending on where you live. When Black people use this, it feels like a language for our culture. What is this called?
Ebonics or AAVE (African American Vernacular English)
This basketball player is 6'9 and plays for the Lakers. He has his own a elementary school called I Promise School.
LeBron James
This artist has 24 Grammys and 79 Grammy nominations. She has performed at Cochella and at the Super Bowl. She is from Texas has a musically talented family.
Beyonce
This Civil Rights Hero was an advocate of equal rights and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He later served House Representative and believed that we should "Get in good trouble"
John Lewis
Which historic United States building was built using slave labor in the 1790s?
The White House and the Capitol Building
What is the holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black people?
Juneteenth
This engineer and former astronaut was the first African American woman astronaut and still alive to tell about it.
What does R&B stand for?
Rhythm and Blues