Black History Month Trivia

Who was the first woman in the United States to be a bank president?

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman to become what?

What singer is known as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz?"

Who was the wealthiest individual in all human history?

Who made the 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington?

 Which Historically Black University was founded in 1867?

Who was the first athlete in history to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games?

Sisters Venus and Serena Williams rose to international fame in what sport?

Katherine Dunham dedicated her life to the study and teaching of what art form?

The research of Dr. Charles Drew helped improve the storage of what?

The first African American actor/actress to win an Oscar was..

Who was the first black player in Major League Baseball?

During which war did the Tuskegee Airmen fight?

What 1953 U.S. Supreme Court ruling ended segregation in schools?

The Harlem Renaissance took place during which decade?

What former slave helped hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad?

Lewis Latimer was part of which famous inventor's team?

Which early 20th century pianist is known as the father of ragtime music?

In what year was Rosa Parks arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus?

What kind of protest was first used in 1960 in a North Carolina restaurant?