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Born around 1753, this female was the first African American and second woman to publish a book of poems.
Who is Phillis Wheatley.
100
This man was the first to create Black History Month, formally known as "Negro History Week" in 1926.
Who is Carter G Woodson.
100
In 1859, this man was the first black man to be elected to a municipal government.
Who is Abraham Shadd.
100
This actress best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the Cosby show, is also the first African American to win a Tony Award.
Who is Phylicia Rashad.
100
NAACP stands for this?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
500
Maya Angelou, an American memoirist, popular poet and civil right activist, wrote a poem with these words: "You may write me down in history. With your bitter, twisted lies, You many trod me in the very dirt...."
What is "Still I Rise".
500
What Michael Jackson music video gets replayed more than any other music video at Halloween time?
What is Thriller.
500
This black man was the first to be elected to a provincial legislature in 1963.
Who is Leonard Braithwaite.
500
Finish this quote "Float Like a butterfly..."
What is "...Sting like a bee"
500
Born in Chatham, Ontario, this baseball player is the first Canadian admitted to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who is Fergie Jenkins.
1000
This 57 year old actor, won the award for the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, Finding Me, at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
Who is Viola Davis.
1000
Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means what?
First Fruits
1000
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, this woman was the first black woman elected to the provincial government of British Columbia.
Who is Rosemary Brown.
1000
Starting her career as a backup vocalist for Celine Dion, this Canadian singer become one of the longest staying No. 2 records in Billboard history
Who is Deborah Fox.
1000
This woman became the first African American Olympian to win the all-around title in gymnastics.
Who is Gabby Douglas.