Important Figures
What was Martin Luther King known for?
His "I Have a Dream" speech
Which animal year was it?
When did we have the Lunar New Year activity?
February 12, 2026
On the midnight of the holiday
Which President initiated Black History Month?
President Gerald Ford
What did Ruby Bridges do?
She was the first person of color to go to an all White school
Celebration can last up to 16 days.
True or False
True
Why is Black History Month celebrated in February?
Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass' birthdays fall in February
What does eating noodles mean on Lunar New Year?
A long life
What was the Great Race
It was a race between animals which determined the order that the cycle follows
Who was Huey P. Newton?
Founder and leader of the Black Panther Party
The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle.
True or False
True
Black History Month is celebrated for a month since...?
1976
What do dumplings signify?
Gold ingots - wealth
Name 1 right given by the efforts of Black people.
Voting
Integrated Schools
Abolition of Segregation
Etc.
Who is Angela Davis?
What day was it Lunar New Year?
February 17
2012 was the year of the...?
Dragon
What is the purpose of cleaning for the New Year?
Welcoming positive energy into a clean space
Who gave the "Ain't I a Woman" speech?
Sojourner Truth
Who is known as the "father of Black History Month"
Carter G. Woodson
The Horse year means...
You should take healthy risks. This year will feel chaotic
When was Black History Month first celebrated?
In 1926 for 1 week
What do Red Envelopes represent?
Good health, studies, and fortune
What do the animals represent in the calendar?
A race between animals order by a Chinese Emperor