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A groundbreaking publisher, he was the first African-American to appear on the Forbes list of the 400 wealthiest Americans
Who is John H. Johnson?
100
The first Black millionaire.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
100
This President officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."
Who is President Gerald R. Ford?
100
In Time's January 1964 issue, he was the magazine's first Black Man of the Year. Four years later, he was murdered.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
100
He was the first Black coach to win an NBA championship and won a total of 11 NBA titles in his career-the most by one man
Who is Bill Russell?
200
The first rap group to have albums go gold and platinum, they were responsible for the mainstreaming of hip-hop.
Who is Run DMC?
200
This major US city elected the first African American mayor in 1967
What is Cleveland?
200
These two men greatly influenced the Black American population and that is why Black History week fell on their birthday months.
Who are Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln?
200
These 2 HBCUs are located in Ohio.
What is Wilberforce and Central State?
200
He is the only black quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl
Who is Doug Williams?
300
They are the second bestselling female group of all time.
Who is TLC?
300
The first African American to serve on the US Supreme Court.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
300
The first Black History Month celebration occurred at this Ohio university in 1969.
What is Kent State University?
300
This is the decade that the Harlem Renaissance occurred.
What is the 1920s?
300
He is the all-time home run leader in Major League Baseball.
Who is Barry Bonds?
400
Known as the hardest working man in show business, he is considered the creator of funk music.
Who is James Brown?
400
This state was the first to abolish slavery in 1777.
What is Vermont?
400
This year Black History Week began.
What is 1926?
400
This is the place Malcolm X was killed.
What is Manhattan (New York)?
400
He was the first Black World heavyweight boxing champ, prompting calls for a "Great White Hope" to defeat him.
Who is Jack Johnson?
500
A prolific writer, he was the first African-American to earn a PhD. from Harvard and was one of the founders of NAACP.
Who is W.E.B. Bu Bois
500
When he was elected in 1989 he became the first Black governor of a state since Reconstruction.
Who is L. Douglas Wilder?
500
In 1926, he launched Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history.
Who is Dr. Carter G. Woodson?
500
This amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery.
What is the 13th amendment?
500
This person broke 3 track and field records in 45 minutes at The Ohio State University.
Who is Jesse Owens?