Historical Figures
One of the most important and influential Civil Rights leaders in the 1950s and 1960s. So much so we even celebrate a day dedicated to him on the 3rd Monday of January each year.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK is accepted)
An idea established by Marcus Garvey which suggested that African people could only be respected and valued when they were economically strong and self-governing. This revolutionary concept aimed to unite people of African descent worldwide, advocating for their return to Africa and the establishment of an independent nation.
What is Pan-Africanism
The song in which the lyrics and song are by 2 Duval native brothers. The song is also known as the "Negro National Anthem"
What is Lift Every Voice and Sing
In 1909 this organization was established by many Black men and women. This organization is the oldest organization geared towards civil rights.
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP is accepted)
These 3 colors are heavily associated with Black History Month and other holidays such as Juneteenth
What is Yellow, Red and Green
The first female self-made millionaire in America, doing so by building a successful hair care business for Black women and using her wealth to support philanthropy and social activism.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
In the early 1750s, African American inventor Benjamin Banneker built this product entirely from carved wood, modeled after a borrowed pocket watch. This product was remarkable for its precision and continued to function accurately for decades, making it one of the first fully operational ____ in America.
What is the Wooden Clock
Style of dance created by African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, drawing from various aspects of African-American dance and music. Key figures in the history of this style include Frankie Manning and Norma Miller.
What is swing style dance
This event in 1955 began when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
The expansion of the acronym HBCU
What is Historically Black colleges and Universities?
The first Black woman in space in 1992, as an astronaut on the second launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavor
Who is Mae Jemison
Sarah Boone, an African-American inventor, is credited with patenting ______ in 1892
What is an improved ironing board
A music genre originated among African Americans in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s. It incorporates spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads from the African American culture. Some of the most popular and influential artists of this genre include B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Etta James, and Eric Clapton.
What is Blues Music
This 1920s cultural movement centered in New York celebrated Black art, music, and literature.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
This celebration of African heritage and culture, created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, lasts seven days and begins on December 26.
What is Kwanzaa?
An African American filmmaker who has received ten NAACP Image Awards, four Black Reel Awards, a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe Award, along with nominations for five Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards. Most notable works as a director being Creed (l,ll,and lll), Sinners and all of the Black Panther movies.
Who is Ryan Coogler
Thomas W. Stewart, an African American inventor from Kalamazoo, Michigan, patented a new type of ___ on June 11, 1893. His invention made cleaning floors much easier and quicker. His ___had two improvements, a removable head and a lever for wringing water.
What is the mop
Style of dance popular in the south, recently reemerging. Often done at social gatherings, such as Trail-rides
What is Line Dancing
This 1954 Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
MATH - Use writing utensil and paper if necessary
Take the year that ALL African Americans were free that we know of
Then subtract the number of the First Black President
Then subtract the day in June that Juneteenth is celebrated
What is the difference?
What is 1840
EXPLANATION
1865 - 44 = 1821
1821 - 19 = 1802
The first Black person elected to public office in the United States, specifically as the town clerk of Brownhelm Township in Ohio in 1855.
Who is John Mercer Langston
In 1891 Philip B. Downing patented this design that aimed to keep mail safe from rain and wind, revolutionizing urban life by allowing people to send and receive mail more conveniently.
What is a Mailbox
A traditional dance of the Guro people in Côte d'Ivoire (coat dev waar), created in the 1950s. The dance is performed by men wearing a mask, which symbolizes feminine beauty and is believed to be possessed by the spirit of the mask. The dance is known for its complex movements and is often performed during festivals, funerals, and celebrations, serving as a unifying force for the community.
What is Zaouli (Zowli)
This 1921 violent attack destroyed a prosperous Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
What is the Tulsa Race Massacre?
As of 2025, the African American population in the United States is estimated to be over ___ million, accounting for approximately ___% of the total U.S. population.
What is 51 (Million) and 14.4 (Percent)
**Answers within 1 million and 2 percent can be accepted**