Black Firsts
Who was the first African-American president?
Who is Barack Obama?
This famous black cable network aimed at specifically African American viewers was founded on January 25th, 1980.
What is BET or Black Entertainment Televison
9 Months before Rosa Parks there was a young woman who also refused to get up from her seat. Her name was:
Who is Claudette Colvin?
Who invented hundreds of uses for the peanut?
Who is George Washington Carver?
These sisters dominate the tennis court.
Who is Serena Williams and Venus Willams?
Who was the first black Supreme Court Justice?
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Well known black male famous actor and producer, 2 time Oscar winner and family man who starred in the movie "Malcom X."
Who is Denzel Washington?
Who is Malcolm X?
Was one of only 2 African American people to be on a U.S coin.
Who is George Washington Carver?
He was the first African American to win the Master's tournament.
(Hint: golf)
Who is Tiger Woods?
Who was the first black solo performer at the Superbowl Halftime show?
(Hint: This was 1993.)
Who is Michael Jackson?
Godfather of Soul who created the theme song of the black power movement.
Who is James Brown?
Famous dancer Josephine Baker was also a what during WWII?
What is a Spy?
The holiday Juneteenth was started by enslaved African Americans on June 19th 1865 in what American state?
In what year did Jackie Robinson arrive to the Major leagues?
What is 1947?
Who was the first black woman to run for President of the United States?
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Black female singer who won 6 Grammys in 2010, the most wins in a single night by a woman in the history of the awards show.
Who is Beyonce?
Martin Luther King Jr. attended what university at just 15 years old?
The "North Star" was an influential 19th century anti-slavery newspaper founded and edited by abolitionist,...
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Which black athlete said the famous quote " I float like a butterfly sting like a bee."?
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Who was the first black self-made millionaire?
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Which black artist has the highest selling album of all time?
Extra 100 points if you can guess the album name.
Who is Michael Jackson and the album Thriller?
As of 2026, how many years has black history been celebrated since it has been nationally recognized?
What is a century?
It started as Black history week in 1926!
This famous abolitionist not only fought to free enslaved people but also developed herbal remedies to treat diseases.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
What is football?