Influential Black Men
Who was the first black coach of the NBA and an influential activist? (Hint: He coached for Boston Celtics and is a Boston legend)
Who is Bill Russell?
Who was the first black woman to serve as a US Supreme Court Justice?
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
This amazing man is the self–proclaimed “greatest [boxer] of all time” was originally named after his father, who was named after the 19th century abolitionist and politician Cassius Marcellus Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Who was the first black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress?
Who is Halle Berry?
What are the colors that represent Black History Month?
What is black, red, green, and yellow?
This famous black activist received his doctorate at Boston University in 1955
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
Who was the first black woman to be featured on the cover of GQ Magazine?
Who is Tyra Banks?
Who was the first African American to play in the MLB?
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Which black female artist has won the most Grammy Awards overall?
Who is Beyonce?
What year did Black History Month start?
When is 1926?
Who was the black scientist who discovered the process of making peanut butter?
Who is George Washington Carver?
Who was the first black woman to be elected in the US Congress?
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Who was the first African American gymnast to win the All-Around in the Olympic Games?
Who is Gabby Douglas?
Who is referred to as the "Queen of Soul" and was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Who is Aretha Franklin?
What is the 2025 Theme of Black History Month?
What is African Americans and Labor?
Who was the first black governor of Massachusetts?
Who is Deval Patrick?
Who became the first female African American to become a millionare?
Who is Madame CJ Walker?
Who was the first black man to win the US open and has a tennis stadium named after him?
Who is Arthur Ashe?
Who was the first African American to receive EGOT status? (Won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony)
Why is Black History Month in February?
What is because it is the same month as the birthdays of Fredrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln?
Who was the Black leader in the civil rights movement, minister and supporter of Black nationalism?
Who is Malcom X?
Who was the 6-year-old who was the first student to enter an all-white school?
Who is Ruby Bridges?
Who was an NBA Hall of Famer who was one of many Black athletes who had to deal with African American politics after the civil rights era? (Hint: Also famous for creating the Justice Champion Award to recognize players who promote social justice)
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Which influential woman holds part of a world record for most jumping jacks?
Who established Black History Month and is known as the "Father of Black History?"
Who is Carter G. Woodson?