Elgin BGC Black History Month

When is Black History Month?

_________ is an American civil rights activist, author and poet who wrote at least 15 novels and 167 poems.

During the 1960s laws were passed that helped end segregation in places like school, jobs, restaurants.

What was Rosa Parks arrested for on December 1st, 1955?

Who was the first African-American player to break Major League baseball's unwritten rule against hiring black players?

The Emancipation Proclamation was an order given on January 1, 1863 by Abraham Lincoln to free the slaves.

Kamala Harris is the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian person to become vice president of USA.

Who was the black militant, who urged racial unity and was known for his association first with the Nation of Islam ?

An abolitionist is someone that wanted to end slavery.

Who was the first person to win a Grammy Award for rap music ?

Who is the number one tennis player who happens to be a black women ?

The "I Have a Dream Speech" was made famous by what famous activist ?

Who was the first Black President of the United states ?

This man introduced hundreds of new peanut products including cooking oil, dyes for clothing, and peanut butter.

Who is most commonly associated with the Underground Railroad?

Which one of these athletes is famous for boxing ?