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when did the celebration of black history month begin ?
1926
Who was the first African American to walk the moon ?
Neil Armstrong
What is the Great Migration ?
The migration of millions of Black Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North, Midwest, and West between 1910 and 1970.
Who is the most known famous African American boxer of all time ?
Muhammad Ali
What year did Shirley Chisholm get elected to the U.S. House of Representatives ?
1968
What is the name of the president who recognized black history month ?
President Gerald Ford
Where did Martin L.K. Jr. deliver his speech ?
Washing, D.C
What was Black History Month previously known as ?
Negro History Week
Who was the first African American woman to headline Coachella ?
Beyoncé
What year was James Baldwin born?
1924
What was Rosa Parks arrested for ?
not giving up her seat on a city bus for a white person
At what age did Serena Williams win her first U.S. open ?
17 years old
What is the name of the man who escaped from slavery in Maryland ?
Frederick Douglass
Who was the first African American vice president of the United States ?
Kamala Harris
When did the Black power movement start ?
1966
When was the 13th amendment passed?
1865
What organization was formed by MLK ?
SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)
Who made history with the first rap song to win Grammy Awards for Song and Record of the Year in 2019 ?
Childish Gambino- This is America
What state did Keith Abney grow up in ? (ASU football player)
Texas
What four colors are associated with Black History Month ?
Black, red, yellow, and green
Before Obama became president, he served as what ?
U.S. senator
Who was the first African American Nobel Prize winner ?
Ralph Bunche
Lebron James has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, L.A Lakers, and ______?
Miami Heat
Who is the "father of Black History" ?
Carter G. Woodson
What what Kobe Bryant named after ?
Japanese Steak - kobe beef