MCC'S Black History Month Trivia

__________________ was the first African American in space (1983).

James Weldon Johnson wrote "Lift Every Voice & Sing", AKA the Black National Anthem

What Supreme Court case rejected the idea of "separate but equal"?

Who was NOT an activist during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?

What was Michael Jackson's first hit single?

You are my _____________

How many Grammy Awards have been awarded to Beyonce?

Who made Taylor Swift famous?

What major contribution did HeLa (Henrietta Lacks) cells have in scientific research?

_______________ was the first African American senator, representing the state of Mississippi.

George Washington Carver invented peanut butter

"A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things"

About how many people attended the March on Washington in 1963?

What year was the first Black History Month recognized?

Who was known as the "Human Computer" that formed a part of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics?

Mama a ______ behind you.

What was Garrett Morgan's great invention?

What was Madam C.J. Walker's famous product?

Black History Month was originally a week long

Harriet Tubman was not only the Underground Railroads' conductor, she was also a Union spy.

What amendment abolished slavery?

Why is February chosen to celebrate Black History Month?

Ruby Bridges was one of the Little Rock Nine students

What HBCU first granted degrees to African American students ?

Which Major League Baseball team did Jackie Robinson play for?

__________________ was the youngest basketball player signed into the NBA.

Who is the most followed person on TikTok with 163 million followers?

Who was the first African American singer/songwriter to win a Grammy in 1959?

What year did the "Little Rock Nine" attend Little Rock's Central High School?

What three colors represent Black History Month?