Celebrate Black History Month CSNC

Question 1

Which of these facts about Martin Luther King, Jr. is true?

Accepted Answer

He won the Nobel Peace Prize, He was a believer in non-violent resistance., He gave the famous I Have A Dream" speech, He was a Christian minister.

Question 2

This person stated: "Man, if you gotta ask what jazz is, you'll never know."

Accepted Answer

Louis Armstrong

Question 3

Hattie McDaniel was the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for this movie.

Accepted Answer

Gone with the Wind

Question 4

For what was George Washington Carver known?

Accepted Answer

His research helped poor farmers in the South., He made important discoveries in agriculture.

Question 5

What city is the "Capital" of Jazz music?

Accepted Answer

Chicago

Question 6

Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 7

Since 1976, every U.S President has designated February as Black History Month

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

This poet and activist read her poem, "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration

Accepted Answer

Amanda Gorman

Question 9

Who is this influential and widely endeared President?

Accepted Answer

Barack Obama

Question 10

Who was the first lady in 2009?

Accepted Answer

Michelle Obama

Question 11

Who said "What happens to a dream deferred? / Does it dry up / like a raisin in the sun?"

Accepted Answer

Langston Hughes

Question 12

Who was the first African American leader to serve as a United States Supreme Court Justice?

Accepted Answer

Thurgood Marshall

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