Important Figures
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
What month do we celebrate Black History Month in?
What is the Underground Railroad? Hint: it was not a real railroad, and think of Harriet Tubman
The Underground Raildroad was a system of homes and people who helped free thousands of people from slavery.
Who was the first Black President of the U.S.
What group began Black History Month?
What is the ASALH.
What year was the ASALH started in?
When is 1915.
What is the name of the blind singer the News2You article talked about?
Who is Stevie Wonder.
What is the theme of this year's Black History Month?
What is artists.
What President signed the Emancipation Proclamation, abolishing slavery?
Who is Abraham Lincoln.
Who is the famous actress who was in many recent shows and movies, including The Greatest Showman and is a 2 time Emmy winner?
Who is Zendaya.
Why is it important to celebrate Black History Month?
It is important to celebrate Black History month because in the past, Black history was not included in history classes and it is important to learn about the discrimination and inequalities African American's faced in our country.
Name an HBCU (Hint, HBCU stands for a Historically Black College or University)
What is Howard University.
Who is a famous and influential Black ballet dancer?
Who is Misty Copeland.
What holiday (that recently became a federal holiday) celebrates slaves in Texas gaining their Freedom
Bonus point: What day is it celebrated on?
What is Juneteenth
Bonus: It is celebrated on June 19th
Who is the President who expanded celebrating the former Black History Week into a month?
Who is President Gerald Ford.