Black History - Sports
A seven-time Olympic medalist who chose to put herself and her mental health first over competition
Who is Simone Biles?
This singer was the first woman of any race inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
The first Black Vice President of the United States
Who is Kamala Harris?
One of the most influential women in the world dubbed the "Queen of All Media", got her first media job while still in high school. She now lists talk show host, television producer, actress, author, philanthropist, and media proprietor as her occupation.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
These are the colors that represent Black History Month.
What is red, green, black and yellow.
This sports star won 6 NBA titles and also played in the MiLB.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This artist has won the most Grammys and recently earned the long sought after Album of The Year
Who is THE Beyonce?
Who is the first Black woman to serve as a US Supreme Court justice?
Who is Ketanji Brown
This movie sported the catchphrase, "Wakanda Forever!"
What is Black Panther?
Which of these were not invented by a Black person
a) Potato chip
b) Color monitors for computers
c) Euphonica Guitar
d) Fire Extinguisher
Trick Question! They all were - so you get points.
Who became the first African-American to win baseball's Most Valuable Player award?
Who is Jackie Robinson?
What style of music originated in Black American communities in the southern United States and combines elements of spirituals, work songs and the blues?
What is Gospel music
The year Black History Month was first recognized.
a) 1943
b) 1953
c) 1963
d) 1973
What is C - 1963?
This two-time Oscar winner got his start as Dr. Philip Chandler on the medical drama ST ELSEWHERE.
Who is Denzel Washington?
Trained in Alabama and nicknamed "The Red Tails" they were a group of African American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II.
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
In 1980, Willie Davenport and Jeff Gadley were the first two Black people to participate in the Winter Olympics in this sport.
What is Bobsledding?
Known as the "Empress of the Blues", she established roots for forthright expressions of womanhood in music.
Who is Bessie Smith?
February was selected as Black History Month because it was the birth month of these two individuals.
Who are Frederick Douglass & Abraham Lincoln?
The Cleveland, OH native is the first African-American to be nominated for a best-actress Oscar, for "Carmen Jones." The film won a Golden Globe and co-starred Harry Belafonte
Who is Dorothy Dandridge?
This 4-Star general was the first African American to serve as the US Secretary of State. Holding the position from 2001-2005.
Who is Colin Powell?
Booker T is the most decorated competitor in this sport
What is professional wrestling?
Rogers Nelson went by this stage name.
Who is Prince?
In 1956, the first time a public school in the South was desegregated was in this city.
Clinton, TN
The only African American to win an Academy Award for directing.
a) Barry Jenkins
b) Roger Ross Williams
c) Jordan Peele
d) Ava DuVernay
Roger Ross Williams in 2010
(The other individuals have either been nominated or won in a different category)
The first Black American woman in space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992
Who is Mae Jemison?