Important People
True or False: Barack Obama was both the 43rd and 44th President of the United States?
A) True
B) False
False. He was the 44th President of the United States; but he did serve 2 terms.
These are the colors that represent Black History Month.
Red, Green, Black and Yellow.
What lyric comes after “Don't worry about a thing”
“cause every little thing, is going to be alright”
She was the NASA mathematician who verified the orbital trajectory calculations for John Glenns Friendship 7 Mission.
Katherine Johnson
What is the most popular dish at the SFWHS cookout?
Mac & Cheese
The first African American to play in the MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Achievement of Colored People
Who is the first female African American Vice President?
Who is Kamala Harris?
He is the American historian who, in February 1926, launched 'Black History Week,' the foundation of Black History Month.
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
What does Michael Jackson's song P.Y.T stand for?
Pretty Young Thing
Who was the actor that said "Home of the Good Burger, can I take your order"
Kale Mitchell
In the Movie The Princess & The Frog, what is her signature baked good?
Beignets
This gymnast became the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals. Who is she?
Simone Biles
The inventor of peanut butter.
George Washington Carver
The first Black writer to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Toni Morrison?
True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation gave African Americans the right to vote?
A) True
B) False
B) False
It was an executive order by the president Abraham Lincoln to free the slaves.
What group was Lauryn Hill a part of?
The Fugees
Jordan Peele was the first Black Director to win best original screenplay for what horror film?
"Get Out"
What is commonly used to marinate fried chicken?
Is in the Golf Hall of Fame and has won a record 82 PGA tour events and 15 Major Tournaments.
Who is Tiger Woods?
Who made the the term "YOLO" (You Only Live Once) popular?
Drake
What activist declared, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress,” in his 1857 speech on abolition and self-determination?
Frederick Douglass
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?
Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and is known for hits like “Respect” and “Natural Woman”?
Aretha Franklin
Who is the actor that played Uncle Phil in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990s)
James Avery
What is the most common Caribbean Dish?
Jerk Chicken
Formerly named Cassius Clay, this American heavyweight fighter is considered the best of all time?
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means what?
A) Happy Holidays
B) African Roots
C) First Fruits
First Fruits
Who became the first Black American woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State in 2001?
Condoleezza Rice
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)?
Known for her 1989 hit "Rhythm Nation" she is a prominent figure in 80s pop
Janet Jackson
What gives The Black Panther superhuman strength, speed, and senses?
The Heart-Shaped Herb
What is typically fufu made out of?
Yams/Cassava
He won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.
Who is Jesse Owens?
The relocation of more than 6 million African Americans from the South to the North is called ____________.
The Great Migration
Who became the first African American Doctor of Medicine
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
How many years have we been celebrating Black History Month
50 / 100 Years
What is the name of Billie Holiday's most popular Protest Song?
Strange Fruit
Whats the name of the famous critically film directed by Joe Talbot?
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
What is the brown spongey bread that they eat in Ethiopia?
Who was the first black figure skater to win an Olympics Metal
Debi Thomas
This 1980s show was the first all black produced, directed, and written sitcom
The Proud Family