African American First
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play professionally in this sport.
Barack Obama was the ____ President of the United States and also the first African American to be elected.
44th
These sisters dominated the tennis courts for decades
What is the name of the longest river and where is it found?
Nile; Africa
Who refused to give up her seat on a public bus, leading to the Montgomery Boycott that lasted from 1955-1956.
Rosa Parks
Who is the first African American female Vice President
Kamala Harris
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States in 1865?
13th Amendment
This Black leader delivered the "I Have a Dream" Speech
Martin Luther King Jr.
Name three African Countries
Lissy will confirm
These laws were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Jim Crow Laws
Who became the first African American woman to become a billionaire in 2004?
Oprah
What Supreme Court decision decided that public schools should be intergrated?
This singer started her on beauty line called "Fenty Beauty"
Rihanna
What does the clothing line FUBU stand for?
For Us By Us
What was the name of the organization founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
In what year was the Civil Rights Act enacted, making it illegal to discriminate basis off of race, color, or religion?
1964
Who is ranked the 2nd best-selling artist of the 21st century?
Beyonce
In what year was the first African slave brought to what is now known as the United States?
1619
What amendment gave African Americans the right to vote?
14th Amendment
Ruby Bridges
Which President officially recognized Black History Month?
President Gerald Ford
What is the name of the 14 year old black boy who was lynched for whistling at a white woman?
Emmett Till
How many Africans did the Europeans bring to the Americans?
10.7 Million
Which racially motivated attack on a church caused the death of 4 little black girls in Alabama?
Alabama Church Bombing