African American Pioneers
African American Firsts
trivia
black panther
100

Who was known as the Nation of Islam's most effective minister until he broke from the group in 1964 and formed his own group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity?

Malcom X

100

Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?

Jackie Robinson

100

The name of MLK most famous speech recited at the Washington monument. 

I have a dream. 

100

: The Black Panther Party was founded in this California city,

Oakland 

200

Who is ranked as the second best-selling female artist of the 21st century with record sales of over 37 million dollars?

Beyoncé 

200

The emancipation proclamation gave African Americans the right to vote?

True

200

This African American poet and author wrote the famous poem, "Still I Rise."

Maya Angelou

200

One of the Black Panther Party’s programs provided this morning meal to hungry children.

Breakfast

300

This amazing man is the self–proclaimed “greatest [boxer] of all time” was originally named after his father, who was named after the 19th century abolitionist and politician Cassius Marcellus Clay.

Muhammad ali

300

This man was the first African American President of the United States.

Barack Obama

300

This holiday on June 19th celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S

Juneteenth

300

The Black Panther Party believed people should be treated fairly at school, work, and in their communities. This is known as fighting for what?

Equal rights. 

400


What was the name of the organization founded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

NAACP

400

This African American girl was one of the first to go to an all-white school. Her name is Ruby.what’s her last name 

Bridges. 

400

This African American basketball player is famous for his amazing slam dunks and the number 23 jersey.

Michael jordan 

400

The Black Panther Party was started by two men who wanted to help their community. Name either person

Bobby seales and Huey newton

500

Who made agricultural advancements and inventions pertaining to the use of peanuts and was one of the first African-Americans admitted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1990?

George carver Washington

500

This African American woman was the first to become Vice President of the United States. She ran for president in the most recent election

Kamala harris

500

This African American holiday celebrates family, culture, and unity from December 26 to January 1

Kwanza

500

The Black Panther Party didn’t just focus on protests; they also created free community programs. Name one type of service they provided.

free health care, free breakfast, free education, or safety patrols