Influential Women
This woman refused to give her seat to a white man on a bus.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This man was the first African-American president.
Who is Barack Obama?
This African American woman is the most decorated American gymnast in history with seven Olympic medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
These are the colors that represent Black History Month
This actress got her start on Disney channel's "Shake it Up."
Who is Zendaya?
This woman helped more than 300 slaves escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This man had a dream that all people will be equal.
This is the first African American in any major league sport in the US and played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
The period of time when African American music, dance, art, and literature flourished is called _____.
What is The Harlem Renaissance?
This man is known as the "King of Pop."
Who is Michael Jackson?
This tennis player has won 23 Grand Slam titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
This person was an African American leader in the civil rights movement and supporter of Black Nationalism.
Who is Malcolm X?
Which African American basketball player played for the Chicago Bulls and won finals MVP 6 times?
Who is Michael Jordan?
This prominent figure created the Pan-African flag.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This woman is a former trio member who is now the most-awarded female artist of all time.
Who is Beyoncé?
As a 6-year-old, I entered an all Caucasian school.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
Who is the first President of South Africa to be elected in a fully representative democratic election, as well as the country's first black head of state?
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This track and field athlete won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics.
Who is Jesse Owens?
Black History Month is celebrated in February to honor these two Americans.
You better "Respect" this woman who is often referred to as "Queen of Soul."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This woman became the first black, female, self-made millionaire in America.
Who is Madame C.J. Walker?
Known as "the Peanut Man" this prominent figure created better farming practices for poor farmers and created over 300 different products from peanuts, including oil, peanut butter, and paper products.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Formerly named Cassius Clay, this American heavyweight fighter is considered the best of all time?
Who is Muhammad Ali?
In this year, Black History Month became officially recognized.
What is 1976?
This woman was the first African American woman to win 5 GRAMMYs in one year.
Who is Lauryn Hill?