Pop Culture
Black History Month
Indiana Black History
Aviation Pioneers
100
Who is known for the following quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou (1928 - 2014)
100
What countries recognize February as Black History Month? (Name two)
United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Germany
100
The 'King of Pop' was born and raised in this city in Indiana? (Name & Place)
Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009); Gary, IN
100
Who was the first Black woman in Space?
Mae Jemison (b. 1956)
200
This woman is known as the 'Queen of Jazz'
Ella Fitzgerald (1917 - 1996)
200
What are the colors that represent Black History Month? Bonus 500 points: What does each color represent?
Red, green, black, and yellow (Bonus fact: Red: Bloodshed in the struggle for Black liberation, Black: for Black people themselves, Green: Rich natural wealth of Africa)
200
This woman created specialized hair products for African American hair care and was one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire. Her business was headquartered in Indianapolis.
Madam C. J. Walker (1867 - 1919)
200
This was the first Black woman to earn her international pilots license in France in 1921
Bessie Coleman (1892 - 1926)
300
Hip Hop has roots in Black arts and culture (among other races and ethnicities) and has surged in popularity since its foundation in the 60s. In what city did Hip Hop take form? (Be specific)
The Bronx, New York City
300
Which U.S. president was the first to recognize Black History Month in 1976?
Gerald R. Ford (1913 - 2006)
300
This street in downtown Indianapolis is recognized as the first major historically Black neighborhood in Indianapolis. From 1821-1970s it was the home to 33 jazz clubs prominently featuring Black musicians and was where Indianapolis' first Black-Owned business was established. (Hint: The Walker Theatre is on this street)
Indiana Ave.
300
This was the first Black woman to serve in the USAF. She just recently retired from United Airlines (went viral on TikTok) and is the founding president of Sisters of the Sky.
Theresa Claiborne (b. 1959)
400
This period of time is recognized for being a period of intellectual and cultural revival of African American arts and literature not only in New York City but across Black communities in the United States.
Harlem Renaissance (1918 - 1937)
Painting: Gettin' Religion (1948) Archibald Motley (1891 - 1981)
400
Black History Month started as Negro History and Literature Week in what decade?
1920s (1924)
400
This man was born and raised in Indianapolis before becoming the first Black world-champion professional cyclist in 1898. He is recognized as being the world's first Black world superstar.
Major Marshall Taylor (1878 - 1932)
400
This person set a record as the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo in 2007.
Barrington Irving (b. 1983)
500
Who was the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for best actress, for her role in 'Monster's Ball' in 2001.
Halle Berry (b.1996)
500
Who is recognized as the founder of Black History Month?
Carter G. Woodson (1975 - 1950)
500
This aviatrix attended Indiana State Teachers College in Terre Haute, IN and was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license in the United States.
Willa Brown (1906 - 1992)
500
Who founded the first non-university aviation program in the United States and was also the first Black person to hold both a pilot's license and a mechanic certificate?
Cornelius Coffey (1903 - 1994)