For the Culture
Carter G Woodson, an author and historian, developed this national holiday to celebrate the historic achievements of African Americans.
Negro History Week/Black History Month
“whatcha talkin about Willis?”
Arnold Jackson (Gary Coleman) on Different Strokes
This person was the first African American Secretary of State.
Colin Powell
This is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization founded in 1909 as an interracial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
This tune is often referred to as the black national anthem.
Lift Every Voice by Michael Cooper
This is the longest-running TV show ever featuring a mostly Black cast, spanning 11 seasons.
The Jeffersons
“Darkness can not drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King, Jr
This woman was the first American gymnast to win gold in both the gymnastic individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympic games.
Gabby Douglas
Name all four members of JFF’s Center for Racial Economic Equity (REE).
Michael Collins
Avni Nahar
Andrea Juncos
Destiny Washington
This artist is the most decorated Grammy award winner, but has only one win for song of the year. Name that tune.
Single Ladies (Put a ring on It) by Beyonce
This individual is the highest grossing black director of all time, directing films like Friday, Straight Out of Compton, and the Italian Job.
Felix Gary
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
Madame CJ Walker, the first Black woman self-made millionaire, made her fortune through creating products in this industry.
Beauty/Hair Care
This union activist successfully led efforts to create the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) in Staten Island.
Chris Smalls
This tune is the most ever streamed song on Spotify.
Blinding Lights by Weeknd
While Black History Month originated in the U.S., these three countries also recognize Black History Month.
Canada, UK, Ireland
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou
This opera artist was the first African American to perform at an inauguration ceremony in both 1957 and 1961.
Marian Anderson
This piece of legislation allowed black people to attend all public universities.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This tune is the only song to ever hit No. 1 in two separate runs, in 1960 and again in 1962, due to its revival in pop culture.
The Twist by Chubby Checker