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Regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, he holds world records in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4 x 100 m relay.
Usain Bolt
What year did Kamala Harris become the first woman and first black U.S. Vice President?
2021
Which two historical figures’ birthdays coincide with BHM?
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass
What decade was Jazz most popular?
1920s
This entrepreneur, philanthropist, political and social activist was recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America.
Madam C.J. Walker
Which amendment to the U.S. constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime?
Thirteenth amendment
What 1960’s historical event helped spread awareness for BHM?
Civil Rights Movement
This performers record, King of Blue, is one of the most popular jazz albums to date.
Miles Davis
These two people turned their home into the first residence hall in Ames where black students were welcome.
Archie and Nancy Martin (The Martins)
This federal holiday marks the day when troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to ensure all enslaved people were freed.
Juneteenth (June Nineteenth)
Which U.S. President officially recognized BHM in 1976?
Gerald Ford
Referred to as the “Queen of Soul”, this American singer, songwriter, and pianist is one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Aretha Franklin
This engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut became the first black woman to travel into space on the STS-47 mission.
Mae C. Jemison
What day was the Thirteenth amendment signed by Abraham Lincoln?
February 1st, 1865 or National Freedom Day
What month does the U.K. celebrate BHM?
October
Sarah Vaughan was inducted into what in 1988?
Jazz Hall of Fame
This American mathematician whose calculations were critical to U.S. crewed space flights was spotlighted in the movie Hidden Figures.
Katherine Johnson
What year was the NAACP founded?
1909
What is the theme for Black History Month this year (2023)?
Black Resistance
Nicknamed the “Empress of the Blues”, this singer was the most popular female blues singers of the 1930s.
Bessie Smith