Black History Basics
This person is known for helping enslaved people escape using the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This was the first Black woman elected to Canada's House of Commons.
Who is the Honourable Jean Augustine?
This music style started in Black communities and includes rapping and DJing.
What is Hip Hop?
Name a feeling everyone has.
What are happy, sad, anxiety, frustration etc?
Black Canadians helped to build this railway.
What is the Canadian Pacific Railway?
The month of the year that Black History is celebrated in Canada.
What is the month February?
This province had a historic Black community called this.
What is Africville, Nova Scotia?
The author of the novel Book of Heroes.
Who is Lawrence Hill?
Asking for help is a sign of what?
What is strength?
He believed in non-violent protests.
Who is Martin Luther King Junior?
The word "ancestor" means ...
Who is a family member from long ago?
The year when slavery was officially abolished across most of the British Empire, including Canada.
What is 1834?
Jackie Robinson played on this baseball team before making his historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
What is the Montreal Royals?
Name some healthy ways to release stress.
What are listening to music, dancing, breathing, meditation etc?
This word means showing respect and appreciation for who you are and knowing your history can improve this mental health skill. 2 words
What are pride and confidence/self-esteem?
Name one reason why Black History exists.
What is to learn, remember, celebrate Black people and the contributions they have made?
This person is considered the first recorded Black person to set foot in Canada.
Who is Mathieu de Costa (arrived early 1600s)?
Oscar Peterson is recognized as the greatest Black Canadian.
What is jazz pianist?
Why is it important to talk about your feelings?
What is it helps with your mental health and problem-solving?
He spoke strongly about Black Pride and self-determination and was an icon of this Black movement in the USA.
Who is Malcolm X, and what is the the Black Panthers?
Main reasons (2) enslaved Black people wanted to escape to Canada.
What are freedom and safety?
This is the first Black person to appear on a regularly circulating Canadian banknote.
Who is Viola Desmond?
Bonus - What is the $10 bill?
These are the names of 5 iconic Black musical artists.
Who are Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall, Maestro Fresh Wes, Michie Me, Drake, The Weeknd?
Bouncing back after challenges is a sign of being ...
What is resilient?
Name of a Black female who is considered a "GOAT" in their sport.
Who is Serena Williams (tennis) or Simone Biles (gymnastics)?