Civil Rights
Who started Black History Month
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Barack Obama
C) Carter J. Woodson
Carter J. Woodson
What Michael Jackson music video gets replayed more than any other music video at Halloween time?
A) Billie Jean
B) Thriller
C) The Monster Mash
Thriller
What was the name of the African American woman who helped hundreds of slaves in through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Michael Jordan was a professional athlete who played basketball for the Chicago Bulls. What was his jersey number?
23
Was the Underground Railroad an actual railroad?
No
What was the name for MLK Jr.'s most famous speech?
I Have a Dream
Who is the most streamed male rap artist from Chicago?
Lil Durk
Who invented peanut butter?
George Washington Carver
Who was the first African American Olympian to win the all-around title in gymnastics?
A) Gabby Douglas
B) Serena Williams
C) Simone Biles
A) Gabby Douglas
What actor has played a Fresh Prince, a Bad Boy, and a Magic Blue Genie?
Will Smith
Which African American individual fought for civil rights, but still wanted black and white people to be separate?
Malcolm X
What is the name of the black national anthem?
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Who was the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court?
A) Clarence Thomas
B) Thurgood Marshall
C) Colin Powell
Thurgood Marshall
Who beat the Nazis in their own Olympics?
A) Gabby Douglas
B) Jesse Owens
C) Usain Bolt
Jesse Owens
Who was not only a successful actor, but screen writer, television and movie writer, tv and movie director. They were also the first African American to own their own major film and television studio. Halleujer.
Tyler Perry
Who was the first African American youth to attend a segregated school in the south?
Ruby Bridges
Who is the most streamed female rap artist in the united states?
Nicki Minaj
Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
Jackie Robinson
Serena Williams
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Which activist led a campaign or peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the south African government and it's racist policies in 1962? He also spent 27 years in prison for fighting against the south African government.
Nelson Mandela
BET awarded what artist the 2017 humanitarian award because of their commitment to the Chicago public school system and their 2.2 million dollar fundraising through a new charity, social works.
Chance the Rapper
Which Former First Lady has a birthday on January 17th?
Michelle Obama
What Boston Celtics player holds the record for the most NBA championship wins, with 11 titles during his 13 year playing era?
Bill Russell
Who was the first African American to play in major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson