Kwanzaa
Christmas
Famous Dates
100

What year was Kwanzaa created 

1966

100

This holiday is celebrated from Dec 26 - January 1

Kwanzaa

100

What month did the Emancipation Proclamation become ratified?

January

200

What does "Umoja" translate to in English?

Unity

200

This dessert is made with sweet potato, not pumpkin.

Sweet Potato Pie

200

Barack Obama was inaugurated in January of ____ (year)

2009

300

How many green, red, and black candles are there in a Kinara (candle holder).

3 Green
3 Red
1 Black


300

Who stars in the movie "The Preacher's Wife"?

Denzel Washington and/or Whitney Houston

300

What year did the Black History Month celebration (in February) begin?

1926

400

What does "Imani" translate to in English

Faith
400

Many Black families serve this savory dish often made with smoked turkey, ham hocks, or bacon at Christmas dinner.


Collard Greens


400

The first black U.S Senator, __________ (name) was appointed on February 25, 1870. 

Hiram Revels

500

Who founded/created Kwanzaa 

Maulana Ron Karenga 

500

What musical group created "8 Days of Christmas"? 

Destiny's Child

500

What day was the NAACP founded?

February 12, 1909