Black History Month
The month of Black History Month
February
The reason Desmond is celebrated
For confronting racisim in bravery and her importnce in inspiring the civil rights movement
Why is Harry Jerome celebrated?
He was the first Canadian to hold a world track record; one of the fastest humans on earth
What was Elijah McCoy's career occupation?
a mechanical engineer and inventor
Name three fields or occupations that Black Canadians had influence in?
Music, engineering, athleticism, politics
The countries that observe Black History Month
Canada and the United States
For what charge was Desmond arrested, jailed, and fined?
she refused to move from her seat in the “whites-only” section of the Roseland Theatre
Where was Harry Jerome from?
North Vancouver
What did McCoy invent?
a device called an "oil-drip cup" an innovation for the railroad business that allowed locomotives to work without interruption
Who was Portia May White?
An acclaimed vocalist from the Black Nova Scotian community
What is the purpose of Black History Month?
The purpose is to teach about Black history, culture, and traditions so that they are not forgotten by new generations. To recognize and celebrate Black Canadians who have contributed to society in significant ways.
What region of Canada was Viola Desmond from?
Halifax, Nova Scotia
What records did Jerome hold?
Jerome held the 100m and 100 yard world records.
What region of Canada was Elijah McCoy from?
Upper Canada (Ontario)
What is one Black Canadian of historical importance or influence? What was their legacy?
various answers
How do people observe Black History Month?
What was Desmond's occupation?
businesswoman
What injury did Jerome suffer from?
A severely ruptured thigh muscle
Why did McCoy's parents leave Kentucky by the way of the Underground Railroad in 1837?
They were escaping enslavement.
Who was Emery Barnes?
The First Black Speaker in any Legislative Assembly of Canada
What is one possible criticism of Black History Month?
It seperates the period of slavery from the rest of American history. Some feel it is wrong to devote a whole month to one race or culture. Others feel it causes new generations to take on the guilt of their ancestors. It has also become commercialized.
What year was Viola Desmond born?
1914
What year was Jerome born?
1940
What year was Elijah McCoy born?
1843
What is the Underground Railway? How did it help enslaved people?
The Underground Railway was a network of routes, places, and people that helped enslaved people move north from the American South to find freedom.