BHM History
Who started Black History Month?
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically
Black
Colleges &
Universities
Who was a three peat NBA Champion and was killed in a helicopter crash in 2020?
Kobe Bryant
Name the DJ that is credited with sharing Hip Hop Music
DJ Cool Herc
Who is the first Black President of the United States of America?
Barack Obama
How did BHM start?
Started as Negro History Week in 1926.
How many active HBCU's exists today?
103
Who is Famous for his crying meme, and is often a hot topic in the NBA GOAT conversation?
Michael Jordan
In what borough in New York City did Hip Hop Music start?
The Bronx
Who is the First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice?
Kentanji Brown Jackson
How long have we celebrated BHM?
100 years, started in 1926 as Negro History Week.
Name the HBCU's local to Baltimore?
Coppin State University
Morgan State University
Who is a legendary Raven that attended the University of Miami and is the only Raven to play on both Superbowl teams?
Ray Lewis
Name one of the first songs that came on the radio in 1979?
Rapper's Delight by Sugarhill Gang
Who is the first black person to lead a major political party in the House Of Representatives?
Hakeem Jefferies
What week was Negro History Week and why was it choosen?
It was celebrated the second week of February because of Abraham Lincolon and Frederick Dougless Birthday week.
What other HBCU's exist in Maryland (outside of Baltimore)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bowie State University
Who is a Famous "pretty boxer" that was known to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee?
Muhammad Ali
In what year did Hip Hop surpass Rock music as the #1 streamed genre?
2017
What Summertime Celebration became and official recognized holiday in 2021?
Juneteenth
What 2 cities agreed to celebrate Negro History Week?
Washington DC and Baltimore.
Colored school superintendent Francis M. Wood agreed to celebrate Negro History Week.
How many HBCU's are still active today?
107 HBCU's are recognized by the Department of Education.
Which pair of Sisters dominated and changed the world of Tennis?
The Williams Sisters
How much is the Hip Hop industry worth?
1 billion dollars.
Who is the first Black woman to become Vice President of the United States of America?
Kamala Harris