African American First
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Knowing the Culture
Famous African Americans
YABC Protocol
100

The first African American golf champion to tour on the PGA circuit 

Who is Tiger Woods?

100

Who said "I never run my train off the track and never lost a passenger"

Who is Harriet Tubman?

100

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the foundation of Muslim life.

100

Who became the first African American female millionaire with her black hair products? 

Who is Madame CJ walker?

100

This is where you go to receive a laptop or schedule 

What is the Guidance Office or 4th floor?

200

The first African American to serve as the US secretary of state?

Who is Colin Powell?

200

Who said "The time is always right to do what is right"

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

200

What is the name of the religion that Bob Marley popularized in his music?


What is Rastafarianism.

200

This amazing man was the first black billionaire in 1984. 

1- He attend Harvard Law School in 1965. He was the only student in the history of the institution to be admitted without applying.

2- He made history by acquiring TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc., a multinational food company, in a leveraged buyout worth $985 million.

Who is Reginald F. Lewis?

200

This is the first thing you should do after entering the building

What is sign the attendance sheet at the Desk on the first floor?

300

Who was the first African American to have his likeness portrayed on U.S. postage stamp

Who is Booker T. Washington?

300

Who said "Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the the hope of the slave. Still I rise I rise I rise"

Who is Maya Angelou?

300

What does LGBTQIA+ stand for? 

LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and others. The "plus" represents other sexual identities, including pansexual. non-binary and Two-Spirit.

300

Who is ranked as the second best-selling female artist of the 21st century with record sales of over 37 million dollars


Who is Beyoncé Knowles?

300

Name the 3 things you should do if you will not attend classes for the day 

What is: 

1- Call/text to inform YABC and DOE staff of your absence

2- Inform your Teachers 

3- Complete all assignments posted on google classroom  

400

Who was the first African American woman whos eight album went platinum in 48 hours becoming the first and only artist to be certified with 100 million song awards.

Who is Rihanna?

400

Which famous athlete said "Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's still wrong."

Who is Muhammad Ali?

400

What is the name of the cap worn by Jewish males?

What is A kippah, yamaka, and/or bullcap.

400

Which fourteen year old black boy was lynched for whistling at a white woman


Who is Emmet Till?

400

This is when 1st period begins 

What is 4:00pm?

500

In what year was the first African American brought to America to work as slaves

What is 1619?

500

 "I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me. As if there's a "one size fits all" standard for happiness"

Who is Kanye West?

500

What does Bullying mean? 

Bullying means unwanted or aggressive behavior that causes harm or discomfort to another person. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or subtle, and can happen in person or online. Bullying may target someone based on their characteristics or differences.

500

Who was the first African American astronaut to go into space in 1983

Who is Guion Bluford (better known as Guy)?

500

What should you do at the mid-point of every marking period

What is check with all your teachers to ensure you are passing? 

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