Black History Month Females
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?
This man had a dream that all people will be equal.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
An American basketball player, who played for the Chicago Bulls and won finals MVP 6 times? Also, he's the only player in the History of the NBA to be named both the League's MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season!
Who is Michael Jordan?
This is the annual observance and celebration in the United States, Canada, and some other countries, dedicated to highlighting and honoring the achievements, contributions, and history of Black people
What is Black History Month?
Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
Who is Michael Jackson?
This woman's arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus was the catalyst for the year-long Montgomery bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
He was the United States' first African-American President.
Who is Barack Obama?
This is the first African American in any major league sport in the US and played for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Who is Jackie Robinson?
He is the American Historian who In February 1926 launched "Black History Week", the precursor of Black History Month.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
This movie sported the catchphrase, "Wakanda Forever!"
What is Black Panther?
This courageous woman helped more than 300 slaves escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad
Who is Harriet Tubman?
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?
I'm in the Golf Hall of Fame and have won a record 82 PGA tour events and 15 Major Tournaments.
Who is Tiger Woods?
These are the colors that represent Black History Month.
What is red, green, black and yellow.
Who is the first female African American Vice President?
Who is Kamala Harris?
American Tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles?
Who is Serena Williams?
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?
Formerly named Cassius Clay, this American heavyweight fighter is considered the best of all time?
Who is Muhammad Ali?
The very first Black History Week Celebration was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of this Abolitionist and this U.S. President who during the Civil War, met at the White House.
Who are Frederick Douglass (Feb 14) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb 12)?
This iconic singer holds the record for most Grammy awards with 32 Grammies.
Who is Beyonce?
As a 6-year-old, I was the first African American child to attend formerly whites-only William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This person was an African American leader in the civil rights movement, Muslim minister, and supporter of Black Nationalism
Who is Malcolm X
This track and field athlete won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
Who is Jesse Owens?
This prominent publication describes Black History Month as "a time when the culture and contributions of African Americans take center stage" in a variety of cultural institutions, including theaters, libraries, and museums.
What is the Wall Street Journal?
The relocation of more than 6 million African Americans from the South to the North is called ____________.
What is The Great Migration?