Black History 101
The first official holiday in celebration of black history and culture
What is Negro History Week?
Negro History Week began in 1926 and lasted until 1976.
The Black woman who stated "How you gon' win when you ain't right within?"
Who is Lauryn Hill?
Lauryn Hill is known as one of the founding mothers of Black female hip hop.
The scientist who invented more than 300 products using peanuts
Who is George Washington Carver?
George Washington Carver was not the man who invented peanut butter though...
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Some say the Blacker the Berry
The Sweeter the Juice
What is "I say the darker the flesh the deeper the roots"?
These lyrics are in the song Keep your Head Up by Tupac
The recent movement that used what is now a well known hashtag
What is Black Lives Matter?
Black Lives Matter began on July 13, 2013.
The full name of the N.A.A.C.P.
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Color People?
The N.A.A.C.P. was created in 1909 in response to the 1908 race riots in Illnois.
The winner of a Nobel Peace Prize and the author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Who is Maya Angelou?
Maya Angelou earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
The first African American to receive a patent in U.S. history
Who is Thomas Jennings?
Jennings received his patent in 1821
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Wade in the Water
Wade in the Water Children
Wade in the Water
What is "And God's gonna trouble the water"
Wade in the Water was a negro spiritual song by slaves to maintain hope.
The movement that occurred during the time where the largest number of policies were created that impacted African Americans
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
The Civil Rights Movement occurred from 1940s through 1960s. Civil Rights Act and Voters Rights Act were passed during this time.
The full name of the S.N.C.C.
What is the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee?
S.N.C.C. began back in 1960. Some of the founding members are John Lewis, MLK Jr., Ella Baker, Medgar Evers, and Fannie Lou Hamer.
The number of Black women who won in the top 5 well known beauty pageants in 2019?
What is 5 Black women?
Black female contestants in 2019 took the head title in the following pageants: Miss World, Miss Teen USA, Miss America, Miss USA, and Miss Universe.
The inventor of potato chips
Who is George Crum?
George Crum invented potato chips in 1853 while being irritated by an unhappy guest who did not like Crum's cooking.
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Lift Every Voice And Sing
Till Earth And Heaven Ring
What is "Sing of the harmonies of liberty"
These lyrics are from the Black National Anthem.
The event occurring closer to today's time that sparked the Say Her Name campaign?
What is the death of Sandra Bland?
Sandra Bland was found hung in a jail cell in 2015, after being in jail for 3 days for a traffic stop. Her death was ruled a suicide.
The holiday that coincides with the date in which black people were free in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day) is celebrated on June 19th of every year as the day when black people in America were truly free from slavery. This American holiday commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolishment of slavery in Texas.
The first woman to lead a powerful and known organization created by men
Who is Elaine Brown?
From 1974 - 1977, Elaine Brown ran the Black Panther Party.
The man who invited the Super Soaker and only until recently received recognition for it.
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
The Super Soaker was first sold in stores in 1991.
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You're broken down and tired
What is "Of living life on a merry go round"
The lyrics are from the song Rise Up by Andre Day
The movement ran by and for the purpose of fighting for Black women
The Black Feminist Movement
This occurred from 1970s through 1990s. This was the time when Black women first began to organize away from white women because Black women face more oppression due to their race.
The creator of Black History Month
Who is Carter G. Woodson?
Black History Month officially began in 1976
The first Black woman to not give up her seat
Who is Ida B. Wells?
In 1884, Ida B. Wells was traveling via train (referred to as a bus back then) from Memphis, Tn. when she refused to leave the train cart reserved for white women. Wells was forcibly removed by railroad workers.
The inventors of the first pad (formally known as the sanitary belt)
Who is Mary and Mildred Davidson?
The sanitary belt was patented in 1956
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You and me shall always be tight
***You must also state where the song is from
What is "Family, every single say and night"?
- The song is the theme song of the cartoon the Proud Family.
The movement that consisted of the prominent leadership of the Black Panther Party and the Deacons of Defense
What is the Black Power Movement?
The Black Power Movement took place between 1960s through the beginning of 1980s.