Black Women in History
This woman was a prominent figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, when she refused to give up her seat for a white man. She is considered the "mother of the freedom movement."
Rosa Parks
During which month is Black History Month honored?
February
This woman was a NASA mathematician and aerospace technician who was responsible for math calculations that sent many aircraft to space from 1953-1986. Her story was featured in the movie, Hidden Figures.
Katherine Johnson
Who was the first Black president of the United States?
Barack Obama
Which President was the first to nationally recognize Black History Month?
Gerald Ford
This woman was the poet at Biden's inauguration. She wrote and performed the poem, The Hill We Climb.
Amanda Gorman
Who is known for creating Black History Month?
Carter G. Woodson
Which colors represent the pan-African flag?
Red, green, and black
This woman was the first Black woman to travel into space in 1992.
This man escaped the institution of slavery to become a prominent abolitionist, writer, and government official. He taught himself how to read and write as a child.
Frederick Douglass
On average, what percentage of history curriculums is spent on teaching Black American history?
Less than 9%
At 6 years old, this girl was the first Black child to attend a formerly all-white school in New Orleans after desegregation began. She is now a civil rights activist!
Ruby Bridges
Who was the first Black Supreme Court justice?
Thurgood Marshall (1967)
What was the original goal of Black History Month, according to its founder?