Influential Figures
This civil rights leader was a key figure in the American civil rights movement, known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
In 1863, this executive order was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declaring that all slaves in the Confederate states "shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free."
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This Black Canadian rapper who has won 193 awards
Who is Drake?
He is known throughout history as the richest man to ever live
who is Mansa Musa (reigned c. 1312 – c. 1337) the ninth Mansa of the Mali empire?
This iconic children’s toy was invented by Lonnie George Johnson an engineer and former NASA employee.
What is the super soaker?
In 1968, this Canadian politician became the first Black Member of Parliament in Canada and later served as the first black Cabinet Minister.
Who is Lincoln Alexander?
In 1793, this legislative act made Upper Canada the first jurisdiction in the British Empire to abolish slavery.
What is the Act Against Slavery?
This African American mathematician, portrayed in the movie "Hidden Figures," made significant contributions to the early space program at NASA.
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This mysterious warrior was the retainer of Oda Nobunaga a Japanese shogun and known as “The black samurai”
Who is Yosuke?
This vital transportation device was patented in 1872 by Elijah McCoy a Canadian-American engineer
What is the automatic lubricator?
This woman, known as "Canada's Rosa Parks," challenged racial segregation in Nova Scotia in 1946 by refusing to leave a whites-only section of a theater.
Who is Viola Desmond?
This event took place in 1963 and is most famous for Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
What is the March on Washington?
Born in Montreal, this Black Canadian jazz pianist and composer, won eight Grammys gained international acclaim for his contributions to the world of jazz.
Who is Oscar Peterson?
Known as the "Black Pharaoh," this Nubian king conquered Egypt, establishing the 25th Dynasty and ruling as its pharaoh.
Who is Piye?
This branch of mathematics was discovered by Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi in the 9th century
What is Algebra?
Known as the "Father of Black History," this scholar and historian founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
This landmark event in 1804 marked the first and only successful slave revolt in history, leading to the establishment of an independent nation.
What is the Haitian Revolution?
This man is known as the first black Canadian to win an Olympic medal.
Who is John “army” Howard ?
This Nubian queen, known for her military prowess, ruled the Kingdom of Kush and successfully defended it against the Romans.
Who is Queen Amanirenas?
This cardiovascular health device was improved upon by inventor Otis Boykin
What is the pacemaker?
This African American woman became the first female self-made millionaire in the United States, thanks to her successful line of beauty and haircare products.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
In 1968, the Congress of Black Writers took place in this Canadian city, bringing together Black intellectuals, activists, and artists to discuss issues of racial inequality.
What is Montreal?
This African American scientist and inventor is credited with developing products such as the gas mask and traffic signal
Who is Garrett Morgan?
The ruler of the Ghana Empire, known for its gold trade, when it reached its height under in the 11th century.
King Tunka Manin
This invention lead to shoes being more affordable, invented by Jan Matzeliger a young Suriname inventor.
What is the shoe lasting machine?