Black History Music Facts
Who was the first African American woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
What is silent until it blows against something?
the wind
What character first appeared in comics in 1966?
Black Panther
How long is Catholic Schools Week?
One Week
Which self made millionaire was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana and known for her hair care products?
Madam C.J. Walker
Who was the first African American to reach #1 on the Billboard Charts?
Nat King Cole
What color were carrots originally?
Purple
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands celebrate Black History Month during which month?
October
What is the theme for Catholic Schools Week?
Faith, Excellence and Service
Who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Jackie Robinson
What month is African American Music Appreciation Month?
June
Why do apples float?
They are one quarter air
Who was the first African American to become the Olympic individual all-around champion?
Gabby Douglas
What item are we bringing in for our Service during Catholic Schools Week?
Peanut Butter
In 2008, who was the first Black President?
Barack Obama
Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
How long will footprints last on the moon?
100 million years
Who survived three assassination attempts during her campaign from the Democratic nomination?
Shirley Chisholm
In what year did Catholic Schools Week begin their annual celebration?
1974
What HBCU school did the current Vice President of the United States?
Howard University
Who is known as "The Godfather of Soul"?
James Brown
Where are shrimps hearts?
Mary McLeod Bethune founded which organization?
The National Council of Negro Women
Who will be joining us tomorrow for Mass?
Bishop Noonan
Who was the first African American Billionaire? (No, it is not Oprah Winfrey) *Hint - He sold the cable station that he founded - Black Entertainment Television (BET) in 2001
Robert Johnson