African-American First
Who was the first African-American male to be elected and serve as president of the United States of America?
Barack Obama
Often referred to as the "King of Pop".
Michael Jackson
Jackie Robinson debuted in the MLB as first base for which team?
Brooklyn Dodgers
What holiday is celebrated on June 19th?
Juneteenth
This holiday is celebrated the entire month of February __.
Black History Month
Madam C.J Walker is known as the first Black self-made millionaire. What product led to her success?
Hair Growth Serum
A poet and writer who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance __.
Langston Hughes
What African-American sisters are well known for the sport tennis?
Venus and Serena Williams
This movement sought to end racial segregation and discrimination, leading to significant legal and social changes.
The Civil Rights Movement
Who refused to give up her seat on a public bus that sparked a boycott in Montgomery, Alabama buses from 1955-1956?
Rosa Parks
The first African American golf champion to tour on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit?
Tiger Woods
Who wrote the poem titled "Still I Rise" __.
Maya Angelou
LeBron James has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, L. A Lakers and _______.
The Miami Heat
He was "West Philadelphia born and raised" __.
Will Smith
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous "I have a dream speech".
Washington, D.C
Name the creator and former host of America's Next Top Model (ANTM), a reality television series that aired from 2003 to 2015.
Tyra Banks
The scientist who improved farming and made products from peanuts and sweet potatoes?
George Washington Carver
This amazing man is the self–proclaimed “greatest [boxer] of all time” was originally named after his father, who was named after the 19th century abolitionist and politician Cassius Marcellus Clay.
Muhammad Ali
This time period marked a significant period where African American artists, writers, and musicians celebrated African-American culture and identity.
The Harlem Renaissance
What was the secret network of routes and safe houses created by Harriet Tubman?
The Underground Railroad
This person became the first African-American woman to have her own TV show.
Oprah Winfrey
True or False: Beyoncé has the most Grammy wins and Nominations.
True
How many times did Kobe Bryant win the NBA Championship?
5
True or False: Africa is the second largest continent in the world.
True
Why is Black History month celebrated in February?
February was chosen because it includes the birthdays of two significant figures that are widely celebrated in American history and the black community. Abraham Lincoln, born February 12th, and Frederick Douglass, February 14th, who played crucial roles in ending slavery.