Canadian Black History
Who was the first Black lieutenant governor of Ontario?
Lincoln Alexander
Who is known as the “Queen of Soul”?
Aretha Franklin
Who was the first Black hockey player in the NHL?
Willie O’Ree
Who was the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress?
Halle Berry
What was the first film directed by a Black woman to earn over $100 million?
A Wrinkle in Time
What was the name of the historic Black community forcibly removed from Halifax in the 1960s?
Africville
Which Black Canadian artist is known for hits like “Hotline Bling” and “One Dance”?
Drake
Which track and field legend won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics?
Jesse Owens
Which actor portrayed Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Chadwick Boseman
Who voiced Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King?
James Earl Jones
Viola Desmond, who appears on the Canadian $10 bill, is known for fighting against segregation in which public space?
A movie theater
What was the name of Beyoncé’s group before her solo career?
Destiny's Child
Serena Williams is famous for her dominance in which sport?
Tennis
What is the name of the first Black Canadian woman to direct a film for a major studio?
Stella Meghie
Which 2017 film explored the horror of racism in a satirical way?
Get Out
Which provinces are home to the largest population of Black Canadians today?
Ontario, Quebec, B.C
Who was the first rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize for music?
Kendrick Lamar
Which Canadian-born NBA player became a household name with the Miami Heat?
Joel Anthony
Who starred in the groundbreaking TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will Smith
Who is known as the first Black superhero in a major film franchise?
Blade
What was the name of the military unit formed by Black Canadians in World War I?
2nd Construction Battalion
Which genre is often associated with Black musicians in New Orleans?
Who was the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl?
Doug Williams
Which comedian created and starred in Key & Peele?
Keegan-Michael Key
Which artists starred in the 2006 musical film Dreamgirls?
Jennifer Hudson & Beyonce