Women
During a time where even buses were segregated by race, this activist refused to give up her seat to a white man. What is her name?
Rosa Parks
This activist is considered one of the most prominent leaders and philosophers of the Civil Rights movement. He led marches for the right to vote, desegregation, labor rights, and more. What is his name?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is named the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson
Who was the first black President?
Barack Obama
FINAL QUESTION: When was the first Black History Month nationally celebrated? Must guess the correct decade.
BONUS 200pts: What is the exact year Black History Month was first observed?
1970s
BONUS 200pts: February 1976
As a 6-year-old girl, this child was the first black student to enter an all white school in Louisiana. What is her name?
Ruby Bridges
Which NBA legend starred in the original Space Jam movie?
BONUS 50 pts: What NBA legend starred in the new Space Jam movie?
Michael Jordan
BONUS 50 pts: LeBron James
What decade is considered 'The Jazz Age' due to the rise in creation and popularity of jazz music?
The 1920s
What are the colors that represent Black History Month? There are 4 colors total. (must get at least 3 colors)
Red, green, black and yellow.
This athlete is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time and was routinely ranked No.1 in singles by the WTA (Women's Tennis Association). What is her name?
BONUS 50 pts: This athlete also has a sister and the pair reached a No.1 in doubles ranking together. What is the sister's name?
Serena Williams
BONUS 50 pts: Venus Williams
Who is the first Black man to join the major Leagues?
Jackie Robinson
Who is named The Queen of Soul?
Aretha Franklin
These laws created a system of legal segregation and oppressed the black community in America. What are these laws called?
Jim Crow laws
This musical artist has the most Grammy's of all time (32 total). What is her name?
Beyonce
Who played T’Challa in Black Panther?
Chadwick Boseman
This singer is considered to have one of the most powerful voices in all of pop music and was the best-selling female vocalist of the 1980s. What is her name?
Whitney Houston
What is the name of the federal holiday that occurs in June and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States?
Juneteenth
This woman directly helped more than 70 enslaved people escape to freedom during the U.S. Civil War. Through her work as a nurse, this activist treated the diseases and wounds of countless soldiers and enslaved people, saving their lives. What is her name?
Harriet Tubman
This activist and renowned boxer was nicknamed "The Greatest." What is his name?
Muhammed Ali
This singer has been called the 'Queen of Jazz' and 'The First Lady of Song.' She is known for her impressive vocal-scatting and improvisation abilities. What is her name?
Ella Fitzgerald
What decade was slavery legally abolished in the US?
BONUS 50pts: What is the exact year?
1860s
BONUS 50pts: 1865