Famous Activists
She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
A person who speaks up and takes action for fairness and equality.
What is an activist?
Helping a friend who is being bullied is an example of what?
What is making a difference?
Black History Month is celebrated during this month.
What is February?
oining a march or protest is an example of what type of action?
What is activism?
He led peaceful marches and gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
True or False: Anyone can be an activist.
true
One small action you can take to help your community.
Various correct answers
Black History Month honors the achievements of these Americans
Who are African Americans?
Writing a letter to support a cause is called what?
What is advocacy?
At six years old, she helped integrate schools by being the first Black child to attend an all-white school.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
Activists often work to change unfair rules. What is another word for this?
What is injustice?
When you work together with others to help a cause, it’s called what?
What is teamwork or community action?
This word means remembering and honoring people who made important contributions.
What is celebration or recognition?
Standing up for yourself or others is an example of what skill?
What is assertiveness?
He was a civil rights leader who founded the NAACP and fought for equality through education and writing.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
Name one way an activist might create change.
Protesting, speaking up, helping others, educating, etc.
Cleaning a park or sidewalk is an example of what kind of activism?
What is community activism?
True or False: Black History is only about the past.
False
Teaching others about justice or fairness is an example of what?
What is education as activism?
This leader believed in Black pride, empowerment, and self-determination
Who is Malcolm X?
This word means treating everyone fairly, no matter who they are.
What is equality?
Speaking up when something is unfair is a form of what?
What is advocacy?
Black History Month was created to remind us of the importance of what?
What is learning and understanding history?
When activists work for a long time to create change, this is called what?
What is commitment or perseverance?