The first African American man to become a lawyer in Ohio after passing the bar in 1854.
Who was John Mercer Langston ?
100
This soul singer became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Who is Aretha Franklin ?
100
This month was chosen to observe Black History because its the birth month of abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglas (Feb 14th) and President Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12th).
Which is February ?
100
This dish is a coarsely cooked ground cornmeal of Native American origin.
What is Grits ?
100
Nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in Jazz. His most popular song was "What a Wonderful World."
Who was Louis Armstrong ?
200
On March 2, 1955, A 15 year old school girl refused to move to the back of the bus. She was 1 in 4 women who challenged the segregation law in court.
Who is Claudette Colvin ?
200
A Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist. His first song ever recorded was "Judge Not" in 1962 and was apart of The Wailers.
Who was Bob Marley ?
200
The U.S. isn't the only country to celebrate Black History Month. Canada also observes it in February - but this other country observes it in October.
Which is the U.K. ?
200
The traditional West African diet was vegetarian, eating mostly millet, rice, okra, hot peppers and __________.
What is Yams ?
200
The first self made female millionaire.
Who was Madam C.J. Walker ?
300
The first African American Woman elected to the House of Representatives.
Who was Shirley Chisholm ?
300
She inspired the cartoon "Betty Boop" and was a Black Jazz Singer in Harlem, in the 1920's.
Who is Esther Jones ?
300
This NASA engineer invented the high powered Super Soaker Water Gun in the 90's.
Who is Lonnie Johnson ?
300
A vegetable that is native to West Africa is eaten fried or stewed and a traditional ingredient of gumbo, sometimes cooked with tomatoes, corn, onions, and hot peppers.
What is Okra ?
300
The first African American woman nominated for Best Actress Academy Award for her lead role in Carmen Jones.
Who is Dorothy Dandridge ?
400
She organized the first group of African American Girl Scouts in Georgia. She was also a long time educator and missionary who provided guidance to troubled young girls.
Who was Sarah Randolph Bailey ?
400
This gentleman was a legendary musician who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950's. He combined Blues, Gospel, and Jazz to create hits such as "Unchain My Heart" & "Georgia on My Mind."
Who was Ray Charles ?
400
After watching a Carriage Crash in a Cleveland Intersection, this gentleman created the 3 way traffic signal in 1923.
Who was Garrett Morgan ?
400
Eating this on New Years Day in the Southern US is thought to bring prosperity and good luck in the New Year.
What is Black Eyed Peas ?
400
In 1930, the first African American ballet company opened was called __________.
What was Ballet Negres ?
500
Born in Atlanta, TX in 1892, She was the first licensed African American female pilot who learned to fly in France and studied French.
Who was Bessie Coleman ?
500
Founded in 1921, was the first U.S. record label owned and operated by African Americans.
What is Black Swan Records ?
500
This gentleman created the pencil Sharpener.
Who is John Love ?
500
This term didn't exist before the 60's. With the rise of the civil rights and Black Nationalism movements, African Americans sought to establish their cultural legacy by describing the food their ancestors had been cooking for generations with the term ____________.
What is Soul Food ?
500
Robert L. Johnson founded this television channel in 1979 on cable TV.