How Did It Start?
When did Black History Month in the United States become an official national celebration?
It was made official in 1976.
Who was the first Black President?
President Barak Obama
Who do we accredit the modern version of Peanut Butter to?
George Washington Carver
What was the name of the Famous African American Woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white man?
An extra 50 points possible if you can tell us how long the Montgomery bus boycott lasted as a result of this woman's brave actions.
Rosa Parks
381 days.
Who were the two very famous hip hop/rap artists whose friendship took a violent turn, resulting in one of the most famous hip hop/rap community feuds we've had?
Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie)
Was there an individual person responsible for starting the Black History Celebration we know today? - if so, who?
Carter G. Woodson
What was the first colony to abolish slavery?
Vermont.
Who invented the modern traffic light we use today at every intersection?
Garrett Morgan
Who was responsible for the Affordable Care Act? (which states that health care is a fundamental need of all people and was specifically designed to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health insurance.)
How many top 10 Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop radio hits did Aaliyah have before her untimely death?
*An extra 50 points available if you know how many of these were No.1 hits*
12
Bonus Answer: 4
Why do we celebrate Black History Month in February?
To coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was the first African American Inventor to attain a U.S. granted patent for one of their inventions?
Thomas L. Jennings.
Who invented the Color PC Monitor screens we use on all modern computers?
Mark Dean
Between 1789 & 2020, how many African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate?
Nine.
Recognized as an 'OG creator' for her YouTube channel, started in 2011; This actress was featured as President Barbie in the recent Barbie movie.
Issa Rae
1926
Who is recorded as being the first African American to be admitted to college in the U.S.A.?
John Chavis
Who invented the process for dry-cleaning delicate clothing?
BONUS QUESTION for 300 Bonus Points: What did the inventor do with their profits from said invention?
Thomas L. Jennings
BONUS ANSWER: He donated to abolitionist causes and freed his still-enslaved family members.
Who were the first two African Americans who served in the U.S. Congress?
An extra 100 points available if you can name what states they're from. (per correct answer)*
Congressman Hiram Revels of Mississippi and Congressman Joseph Rainey of South Carolina.
What famous African American actor starred alongside John Travolta in the American Classic: Pulp Fiction?
Samuel L. Jackson
What is the purpose of Black History Month?
To recognize & celebrate the history, culture and contributions of the black community.
When were interracial marriages declared a protected right for the first time in the U.S.A?
BONUS POINTS for 500: What is the celebratory title of the day we honor interracial marriages being declared legal?
June 12th, 1967.
BONUS ANSWER: Loving Day, in honor of Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court Lawsuit that changed our federal law.
Who invented the automatic doors on our modern elevators?
Alexander Miles
What were the two different pieces of legislation that Martin Luther King Jr. helped to pass while leading the Civil Rights Movement?
*250 points per correct answer, must get both correct to receive 500 total*
The Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
Who was the highest paid black female artist of 2024?
Nicki Minaj