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#Facts about Black History Month
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1
Why is Black History Month in February?
To celebrate Frederick Douglass Birthday
People took a vote and decided
February is when slavery was abolished
It is the shortest month
2
Who was known as the king of Pop?
Stevie Wonder
Prince
Michael Jackson
Chris Brown
3
Shirley Chisolm was the first black woman elected to
The House of Representatives
Board of State Senate
Legislative House of Supreme Court Justice
Office of Lead Commanding Staff
4
What African American woman made history when she refused to give up her seat to a white man?
Marian Anderson
Cicely Tyson
Harriet Tubman
Rosa Parks
5
What woman led more than 300 slaves to freedom through the underground railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Phillis Wheatley
Mary McLeod Bethune
Sarah Boone
6
She was the first mega-star of her time. Paving the way for the Beyonce's of today.
Coretta Scott King
Lena Horne
Eartha Kitt
Angela Bassett
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Famous for pertaining a woman by the name of Madea:
Tyler Perry
Will Smith
Barack Obama
Carl Smith
8
Who invented over 300 products from the peanut?
Jesse Owens
Booker T. Washington
George Washington Carver
Berry Gordy
9
Who created the saying "Black Power?"
Kolin Kaepernick
Martin Luther King
Malcolm X
Black Panther Party
10
Who became the first black player in major league baseball in 1947?
Muhammad Ali
Jackie Robinson
Carl Lewis
Jesse Owens
11
Which was the first historically black college/university (HBCU) that was established?
Lincoln University
Howard University
Spelman College
Morgan State University
12
Which is not a Tupac Song?
Keep Ya Head Up
Juicy
Dear Mama
California Love
13
She won a Golden Globe for her as role of Cookie Lyon on Empire.
Michelle Obama
Taraji P. Henson
La La Anthony
Megan Good
14
The movie Concussion, starring Will Smith was based on the real life story of:
Nelson Mandela
Michael Jordan
Dr. Bennet Omalu
Aaron Hernandez
15
Who was the first black woman billionaire?
Oprah Winfrey
Michelle Obama
Madame CJ Walker
Beyonce
16
Who is the first person in history to win four gold medals in Track and Field?
Grant Hill
Micheal Jordan
Jackie Robinson
Jesse Owens
17
Who was the FIRST African American woman that refused to give up her seat?
Marian Anderson
Harriet Tubman
Claudette Colvin
Rosa Parks
18
From 1973 - 1976, this famous singer won 3 out of 4 Grammy awards for best male pop vocalist:
Lionel Richie
Michael Jackson
Stevie Wonder
Marvin Gaye
19
Which of these actor's/actresses is NOT a part of the Black Panther Movie?
Angela Bassett
Micheal B Jordan
Lupita Nyong'o
James Franco
20
Who is Madame CJ Walker
Women's Right Activist
First African American Business Woman
Actress
African American Rights Activist
21
Who is the only African American honored with a National holiday?
Barack Obama
Dr. George Washington
Malcolm X
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
22
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded at which college on January 13, 1913?
Spelman College
Hillman College
Howard University
Cheyney University
23
Wilma Rudolph did not learn to walk until she was 8 years old. At age 20, she was called:
The World's Fastest Woman
Speedy Rudolph
The Flash
Lightning McQueen
24
Famous for 1990 TV series, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will Smith
Paul Walker
Idris Elba
Micheal B Jordan
25
He is an Academy award-winning actor, director and producer. Leading role in Training Day.
Shemar Moore
Idris Elba
Denzel Washington
Michael Ealy
26
Who was the first African American President of the United States of America?
Barak Obama
George Washington
Jesse Jackson
Colin Powell
27
He is an award-winning British actor known for roles in The Wire, Thor, and The Dark Tower.
Denzel Washington
Micheal B Jordan
Omari Hardwick
Idris Elba
28
Which boxer heavily supported the civil rights movement? His birth name was Cassius Clay.
Mike Tyson
Floyd Mayweather
Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
29
First African American to earn a PH.D from Harvard University?
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King
Barack Obama
W.E.B Du Bois
30
Venus and Serena Williams are stars in what professional sport?
Basketball
Tennis
Soccer
Volleyball
