Black History Month
This President issued the Emancipation Proclamation — declaring freedom for enslaved Americans held in the Confederacy
Abraham Lincoln (Birthday Feb 12)
Regarded as the “First Black Woman millionaire in America”, she made her fortune thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women.
Madam C. J. Walker (Sarah Breedlove)
This dish, often associated with the Harlem Renaissance, pairs a crispy, savory protein with a sweet breakfast staple and has become an iconic soul food meal. What is it?
Chicken and Waffles
Most decorated U.S. Olympic Gymnast
Simone Biles
February was chosen because of the birth dates of important figures in African-American History.
One of them authored, "A Narrative of the Life of _________ ________, an American Slave"
Frederick Douglass (Feb 20)
Daymond John, common investor/Shark on the show "Shark Tank" is known for founding what apparel brand?
FUBU "For Us, By Us"
James Hemings is considered by many to be "America's first chef." Born into slavery in 1765, Hemings grew up in Virginia and moving to Monticello as a child and later studying culinary arts in Paris is credited with being the creator of the Americanized version of this pasta dish.
Macaroni & Cheese
American Track-and-field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin
Jesse Owens
Negro History Week became Black History Month in what year? (I'll allow +- 1 year)
1976
Co-Founders of Black Entertainment Television (BET)
Bob and Sheila Johnson
Fun fact: Sheila is the Founder/CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Giving rise to a friendly and spirited rivalry that has been brewing for decades known as the “______ Wars” between West African countries vying for culinary supremacy of this rice dish.
(need correct spelling)
Jollof (Rice)
Fun Fact: World Jollof Day is celebrated on August 22nd
American with the most Olympic Track & Field Medals
Allyson Felix (11)
Carter G. Woodson, referred to as the "Father of Black History", established the celebration highlighting Black Americans’ history, lives, and contributions.
From which University did he obtain his PhD?
Harvard University
Founder and Chairman of IT provider World Wide Technology.
As of 2025, they're considered to be the wealthiest Black American.
David Stewart - roughly 12 billion
Would also accept Alexander Karp (Palantir)
Steve Henson, a Nebraska born plumber turned cowboy, is credited with inventing this very popular condiment
(Will take) Hidden Valley and/or Ranch (Dressing)
Most decorated American Olympic Bobsledder
Elana Meyers Taylor