General Questions
When did the celebration of Black History Month begin?
1926
Lee Elder was famous in what sport?
Golf
What is Hoppin' John?
Black eyed peas and rice
Who led slaves to and through the underground railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Unscramble these words to spell out an African country NAYKE
Kenya
Which month is dedicated as Black History?
February
Who was the first Black American professional football player?
Fritz Polland
What bread is traditionally eaten with buttermilk in Soul Food?
Corn Bread
Who was the first black woman in space?
Mae Jemison
Unscramble these words to spell out an African country AGRINIE
Nigeria
What is Rosa Parks known for?
Refusing to give up her seat on the bus
In 1968, Bob Beamon set an Olympic record in what track event?
Long Jump
What are cracklins?
Fried skin of the pig
Madame C.J. Walker became America's first self-made female millionaire in 1910. What item or items lead to her accomplishment?
beauty and hair products for black women
Unscramble these words to spell out an African country BIZAMA
Zambia
Which month is Black History Month celebrated in the UK?
October
Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
Jackie Robinson
The feet of a chicken can be eaten. True or False
Who is the dancer, singer, actor, fund raiser, author, and poet who read a specially-composed poem at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993?
Maya Angelou
What is the next line in this Bob Marley song? ‘Don’t worry about a thing…
Cause every little thing gonna be alright’
Who was the first black president of America?
Barack Obama
What boxer was known as the "Louisville Lip?"
Muhammad Ali
What are chitlins?
intestines of a pig or hog
Who became a self-made millionaire philanthropist after creating a hair product sold house-to-house, and later held what may be the first national meeting of businesswomen in the U.S. in 1917?
Madam C.J. Walker
What was Malcom X birth name?
Malcom Little