Celebrities
Which singer was regarded as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
Who was the first African American President of the United States?
Barack Obama
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights
What is the country with the largest population in Africa?
Nigeria
What animal is known to represent Africa?
Lions
Who was the first Black woman in GRAMMYs history to take home the award for Best Country Album?
Beyoncé
Who gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King
Why is February Black History Month?
It coincides with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln
What is the biggest country in Africa?
Algeria
What type of art is popular in Africa?
Wood sculptures
Who was the First Black Performer to Star in a TV Show?
Ethel Waters
The ratification of the 15th Amendment in _____ ensured the right for Black men to vote.
1870
In what year did Black History month become a month long celebration?
1976
How many countries make up Africa
54
What is the most listened to genre of music in Africa?
Who was the First Black Actor to Become a Millionaire?
Stepin Fetchit
Who was the first Black person in Canadian Parliament?
Lincoln Alexander
What movement tried to end slavery in the United States?
Abolition
How many time zones are in Africa?
Six
How many Indigenous languages are spoken in Africa?
1,500
Nicki Minaj
______ was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives.
Shirley Chisholm
Who first initiated Black History Month?
Carter G. Woodson
What percent of Earth's land is Africa?
20%
Popular African storytelling techniques include:
Repetition, audience participation, instruments, and costumes