THE First African American
What was his number in baseball?
42
This man performed the first every heart surgery in 1893 without x-rays, antibiotics or anesthesia.
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
Who was Sarah Breedlove?
Madam C. J. Walker
Who is known as the Father of Black History?
Carter Woodson
Who was the first African American to become a multi-billionaire?
Oprah Winfrey
Where did Jackie Robinson go to college?
UCLA
This man was a botanist who helped cotton farmers.
George Washington Carver
What did Madam C. J. Walker do before she became rich?
She worked washing clothes
When and how long was Black History celebrated at first?
It was celebrated in February on the Second week every year.
Who was the first African American female millionaire who created hair products?
Who is Madame CJ. Walker?
How many sports did Jackie Robinson play in college and what were they?
He played 4 and they were Baseball, Basketball, Football and Track.
This was planted to help cotton farmers have better crops.
Why did Madam C. J. Walker care about hair products?
She was losing her hair.
Why is February Black History Month?
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas have birthdays in this month and they helped end slavery.
He was the first African American to play MLB.
Jackie Robinson
What team did Jackie Robinson play for in MLB?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
How many different product can be made from peanuts and name a few?
Over 300...ink, shampoo, soap and candy.
This man made the gas mask and the traffic light.
Garrett A. Morgan
When did Black History Month change to a month celebration?
1975
Who was the first African American to be President of the US?
Barack Obama
Who was the ovner of the team that gave Jackie Robinson an opportunity to play in MLB?
Branch Rickey
What important nutrient was missing from the soil that was replaced by Peanuts and Sweet Potatoes?
Nitrogen.
This lady was the first African American Astronaut.
Mae Jemison.
What President made Black History Month a month long celebration every year?
President Gerald Ford.