Black History figures
important activist Who led the civil rights movement in 1960
Martin Luther King Jr
What was the name of Martin Luther King famous speech in Washington DC?
“I have a dream” speach
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to….
Play for the Brooklyn Dodgers
What is the holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the US?
Juneteenth
44th president of the United State
Rock & Roll was invented by African Americans
true or false??
True
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African American soldiers who fought in what war?
World war 2
What is the Month and day that we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
January 20
Leader in Underground Railroad who helped slaves escape
Harriet Tubman
What was Rosa Parks best known for?
Not giving up her seat in the bus To a white man.
Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel….
Into space.
What is the holiday where we celebrate the love and bonding within the black community?
(Hint: Celebrated on February 13)
Black Love Day
Leader who helped abolish slavery and fought for human rights.
Frederick Douglas
True or False: Harriet Tubman was ALSO the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Arm
False
Garrett Morgan was an inventor who created the modern traffic….
Traffic light
When does Kwanza begin and end?
Begins December 26 & ends New Years
(A week)
The First African American Woman to serve in US Congress.
Shirley Chisholm
True or False: George Washington Carver is known for inventing over 300 different products made from peanuts.
True
George Washington Carver was a well known…
Scientist & inventor
Why is Kwanza celebrated?
To celebrate and honor African culture and roots.