Greensboro Four
What school did these 4 men attend together?
North Carolina A&T State University
When did the sit in movement begin?
February 1, 1960
What number did Jackie Robinson wear?
#42
Who taught Frederick Douglas how to read?
The woman of the house. (The slave master's wife)
He escaped poverty through education and earned a PhD from what university?
Harvard University
Name the 4 freshmen who sat at the lunch counter and asked to be served.
1) Ezell Blair (Jabril Khazhan)
2) Franklin McCain
3) Joseph McNeil
4) David Richmond
Who was the manager of the Greensboro Woolworth's?
Curly "CL" Harris
What year did he 1st play with the Brooklyn Dodger organization?
1947. He won Rookie of the Year for MLB.
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery with the help of his future wife and disguised as what?
He was disguised as a sailor.
What did Black History Month began as?
National Negro History Week
Which one of the four was the state champion high jumper?
David Richmond
Whose schools' participation at the sit-in prompted the NC A&T Football Team to provided escort service out of the Woolworth's store?
The women of Women's College (UNC-G), Bennett College, and Greensboro College.
What was the name of the owner/general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers who felt guilty for not helping a Black teammate when he played college baseball?
Branch Rickey
Frederick Douglass was best known for his work as a what?
Abolitionist
Why did Woodson feel it was important to observe Black History?
Woodson knew our history was misrepresented or missing altogether. He felt it was important for Black to know, but also for White people to know that Black History is American History.
Which one of the four was from New York and was not accustomed to blatant segregation and discrimination?
Joseph McNeil
The sit in movement spread to over 54 cities in how many states?
9 (nine)
Why was Robinson chosen over many other better players in the Negro Leagues?
His character. He had to guts NOT to fight back. He was a college graduate (of UCLA). He had served in the military. He had already previously played with Whites.
Because of his 2nd marriage, Douglass became a supporter of suffrage movement, also known as what?
Women's rights
Why did Woodson choose the 2nd week of February to observe Black History?
It coincided with the birthdays of 2 important figures in his life.
1) Abraham Lincoln
2) Frederick Douglass
All 4 men knew that regardless of what happened to them, they knew they could never what?
React or Retaliate
What day were Blacks finally served at the lunch counter?
July 26, 1960
What happens every year in MLB related to Jackie Robinson?
Every player wears the #42 on the same day.
For whom was Frederick Douglas a trusted advisor?
President Abraham Lincoln
50 years after Negro History Week and 26 years after Woodson's death, Black History Month was officially recognized by the government of the nation's bicentennial in what year?
1976