Black History throughout the Centuries
This 20th century baseball player became the first African American to play major league baseball
Who is Jackie Robinson
This African American scientist is known for his various inventions involving the development of products including peanuts and sweet potatoes
Who is George Washington Carver
This was the 44th elected candidate of the USA, becoming the 1st African American president
Who is Barack Obama
I was the symbol of the yearlong bus boycott to end bus segregation in Montgomery, Alabama
Who is Rosa Parks
This iconic figure known as "Moses" led countless enslaved people to freedom through the underground railroad. This icon was also a nurse and a spy during the civil war
Who is Harriet Tubman
This 19th century formerly enslaved man became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement and published an autobiography detailing his experiences and advocating for equality and justice
Who is Fredrick Douglass
This American inventor is known for his invention of the traffic light in 1923
Who is Garrett Morgan
This state was the first to pass a bill making Juneteenth an official state holiday in 1979
Who is Texas
This football coach from a local HBCU in Louisiana won over 400 games and guided almost 200 players during his career and has a museum in his honor at the HBCU
A. Doug Williams
B. Eddie G Robinson
C. Deon Sanders
D. Paul Covington
B. Eddie G Robinson
This hairstylist was the first African American female millionaire known for creating homemade line of hair care products
Madam CJ Walker
This movement was founded in 2013 to address systematic racism, police violence, and inequality affecting Black individuals.
What is Black Lives Matter
A type of ILLUSION invented by Valerie Thomas that later was used in films that require a special eyewear to watch
What is 3D
This cultural movement in America celebrated African American culture and artistic expression, especially in music and literature
What is the Harlem Renaissance
This R&B group from the 90s has sold over 9.8 million records where each member currently continues their success with businesses, record labels, and restaurants.
Who is Xscape
This figure was born into slavery but grew up to be an outspoken advocate for women's rights and earned an invitation to meet Abaham Lincoln all while being illiterate
Who is Sojourner Truth
This musical TV show, that aired in 1970, featured R&B, soul, hip-hop, and dancers.
What is Soul Train
This seamstress invented the ironing board in 1982.
A. Lilly Anderson
B. Lavern Baker
C. Sarah Boone
Who is Sarah Boone
This protest against bus segregation was held from 1955-1956 and led to the desegregation of public transportation.
What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott
First African American to win a grammy in 1958, has won 12 other grammies, and has 8 recordings in the hall of fame
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
In 1960, I was one of the first black children to integrate New Orleans all white public school system
Who is Ruby Bridges
This 14th century ruler of the Mali Empire is often regarded as the wealthiest individual in history and is famously known for his pilgrimage to Mecca that showcase his immense wealth
A. King Leopold II
B. Mansa Musa
C. Shaka Zulu
B. Mansa Musa
This hand gesture was used by African American soldiers during Vietnam as part of the Black Power movement
A. Handshake
B. Thumbs up
C. Dap up
D. Raised fist
C. Dap up
This tragic event occurred in 1921 where a thriving black town in Oklahoma was raided and burned to the ground
What is Tulsa Race Riot or Black Wall Street Massacre
These two prominent figures have birthdays in February which is the reason February was chosen for Black History Month
Who is Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas
I work for NASA and helped calculate the first human space flight in 1961 sending astronaut Alan B. Shepeard Jr. into space.
Who is Katherine Johnson