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Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. give his famous 'I Have A Dream' speech?
[A] Washington, D.C. [B] Columbia, Ohio
[C] Paris, France [D] Montgomery, Alabama
[A] Washington, D.C.
Black History is celebrated in __________.
[A] October [B] February
[C] June [D] April
[B] February
It is believed that the "Lone Ranger" was inspired by an African American cowboy.
[A] True
[B] False
[A] True - It is believed that Bass Reeves, an African American who escaped slavery during the Civil War to become a lawman in the West, is the true inspiration for the "Lone Ranger" character.
Who was the first African American to win an Oscar?
[A] Will Smith [B] Hattie McDaniel
[C] Joey Lawrence [D] Whitney Houston
[B] Hattie McDaniel
I am an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. I was dubbed the "Queen of All Media", I was the richest African-American of the 20th century and was once the world's only black billionaire.
Who am I?
[A] Reece Witherspoon [B] Oprah Winfrey
[C] Halle Berry [D] Beyonce
[B] Oprah Winfrey
The 19th amendment of the Constitution granted all women the right to ___________________.
[A] work [B] drive
[C] vote [D] own a house
[C] vote
What are the colors associated with Black History?
[A] orange, brown, red, purple
[B] pink, black, purple
[C] brown, green, blue
[D] black, red, yellow, green
[D] black, red, yellow, green
Lonnie G. Johnson was an Aerospace engineer that invented the Super Soaker Water Gun.
[A] True
[B] False
[A] True
Who was the first African American to publish a book of poetry?
[A] Gloria Florence [B] Danny Glover
[C] Muhammed Ali [D] Phillis Wheatly
[D] Phillis Wheatly
I am an American professional boxer and social activist, widely known as “The Greatest." I am frequently cited as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
Who am I?
[A] Michael Jordan [B] Mike Tyson
[C] Jackie Robinson [D] Muhammed Ali
[D] Muhammed Ali
The ____ amendment of the Constitution guarantees the right to vote for everyone.
[A] 11th [B] 13th
[C] 15th [D] 21st
[C] 15th
Black History Month is celebrated in February because that month has the birthdays of ____ and ______.
[A] Martin Luther King, Jr. & Malcolm X
[B] Carter G. Woodson & Alfred L. Cralle
[C] Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas
[D] George Washington & Benjamin Franklin
[C] Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas
Sarah Boone (who invented the first portable ironing board) was the first African American woman To receive an United States patent.
[A] True
[B] False
[B] False - The first African American woman to receive an United States patent was Sarah Goode for a cabinet bed that could fold up against a wall.
Who was the first African American president?
[A] Jackie Robinson [B] Barack Obama
[C] Michael Jackson [D] Wilfred Amos
[B] Barack Obama
I am an American businessman and former professional basketball player. I won my first NBA title with the Bulls in 1991 and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a three-peat.
Who am I?
[A] Michael Phelps [B] Ray Charles
[C] Sugar Ray Leonard [D] Michael Jordan
[D] Michael Jordan
What does NAACP stand for?
[A] National African American Council for People
[B] National Australian Ambassador Collection Policy
[C] National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
[D] National America's Athletics Council for Pedestrians
[C] National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Black educators and Black United students at Kent State University first proposed Black History Month in February 1969. The first celebration of Black History Month took place at Kent State a year later, from January 2 to February 28, ______.
[A] 1968 [B] 1969
[C] 1970 [D] 1972
[C] 1970
Rosa Parks was the first African American to be arrested for not giving up her seat.
[A] True
[B] False
[B] False - A teenager named Claudette Colvin was arrested before Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman.
Who was the first African American to attend an all white school?
[A] Rosa Parks [B] Elmer Johnson
[C] Johnny Brumfield [D] Ruby Bridges
[D] Ruby Bridges
I am an actor, producer, writer and director. I am one of the most successful black celebrities in the television and film industry.
Who am I?
[A] Tyler Perry [B] Prince
[C] Ray Charles [D] Tommie Lee Jones
[A] Tyler Perry
This movement, sparked by police brutality and racial injustice, has brought renewed attention to systemic racism and inequality. It has fostered a global conversation about racial justice and inspired widespread protests and activism. What is this ongoing current movement?
[A] Hands Across America [B] United Way
[C] United Red Cross [D] Black Lives Matter
[D] Black Lives Matter
Who is given credit for creating what we now call 'Black History Month'?
[A] Martin Luther King, Jr. [B] Carter G. Woodson
[C] Barack Obama [D] Granville Woods
[B] Carter G. Woodson
George Crum was an African American brick layer that built Abraham Lincoln's home.
[A] True
[B] False
[B] False - He was a chef that invented the potato chip in 1853.
Who was the first African American to win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
[A] Stevie Wonder [B] Ray Charles
[C] Michael Jordan [D] Dolly Parton
[A] Stevie Wonder
I was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. I was dubbed the "King of Pop". I was regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
Who am I?
[A] Michael Jackson [B] Tu Pac
[C] Prince [D] Kenny Loggins
[A] Michael Jackson