Black History
Who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Beyoncé used to be in what group?
Destiny’s Child
Who broke the color barrier in baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What city is known as the birthplace of hip-hop?
New York City
Who was the first Black U.S. president?
Barack Obama
Who refused to give up her seat on the bus?
Rosa Parks
Who is known as the “King of Pop”?
Michael Jackson
What sport is LeBron James famous for, and what was his first team to play for in the NBA?
Professional basketball and made his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers
What does “throwing shade” mean?
Insulting/disrespecting someone subtly
Who was the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Ketanji Brown Jackson
What month is Black History Month celebrated in the U.S.?
February
What rapper is often called “Hov” or “Jay”?
Jay-Z
Serena Williams is a legend in what sport?
Tennis
What does it mean if someone says they’re “salty”?
Upset or bitter
Who was the first Black woman elected to Congress?
Shirley Chisholm
Who led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Which artist released the hit album Lemonade?
Beyoncé
What sport did Muhammad Ali dominate?
Boxing
What’s the name of the dance that goes with the song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)”?
The Nae Nae
Who was the first Black person to win an Oscar?
Hattie McDaniel
Which African country was the first to gain independence from European rule in 1957?
Ghana
Who became the first female rapper to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album?
Cardi B
Who was the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl?
Doug Williams
What shoes are popularly known and worn by basketball players and athletes?
Jordans
Who was the first Black woman in space?
Dr. Mae Jemison