Black Historical Figures
Which civil rights leader gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington in 1963?
Martin Luther King
Who is often referred to as the "King of Pop" and is known for hits like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean"?
What is the smallest country in Africa?
Seychelles
Who was the first African American to serve as President of the United States?
Barack Obama
What movement, starting in the 2010s, advocates against violence and systemic racism towards Black people?
Black Lives Matter
Who was the African American baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, forever changing the face of professional sports in America?
Jackie Robinson
Who sang the iconic line "Say my name, say my name" in the hit song "Say My Name"?
Destiny's Child
Which of these African countries is an island?
Madagascar
What was the name of the route used by enslaved people in the American South to escape to Canada?
Underground Railroad
Who was the African American civil rights activist known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks
Which influential abolitionist, writer, and speaker wrote an autobiography detailing his life as an enslaved person and his journey to freedom?
Frederick Douglass
What was Whitney Houston’s greatest-selling hit?
I Will Always Love You
Which African country is the only one that is also located in both Europe and Asia?
Egypt
What religious and social movement in the early 19th century advocated for the immediate abolition of slavery and attracted many Black American and white supporters?
Abolitionism
Which organization was founded in 1909 to advance justice for African Americans?
NAACP
Who was the enslaved Black woman accused of setting fire to Montreal in 1734, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life?
Josephine Angélique
Which legendary guitarist, known for hits like "Purple Haze" and "Hey Joe," was famous for his electrifying performances and innovative style?
Jimi Hendrix
Which African country is sandwiched between Ghana and Benin?
Togo
What event in 1968 resulted in nationwide protests and is often seen as a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement?
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
What was the name of the campaign in the 1950s and 1960s that aimed to end racial segregation on public buses in the Southern United States, sparked by the arrest of Rosa Parks?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Who was the African American abolitionist and women's rights activist who escaped from slavery and became a leading advocate for the abolition of slavery through her eloquent speeches and writings?
Sojourner Truth
What are three Aretha Franklin songs?
Respect, Think, Natural Woman
Where is Mr.Omar from?
Kenya
Which African American author and poet wrote the poem "Still I Rise" and the autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
Maya Angelou
Which African American activist famously said, "By any means necessary," advocating for self-defense and empowerment in the struggle for civil rights?
Malcom X