UCMS Black History Advisory Quiz

Scientist who developed hundreds of products from peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans.

Who became the first Black president of the United States of America?

Madam C.J. Walker became the first female millionaire for selling what products?

Where did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. say his, "I have a Dream" speech?

Madam C.J. Walker became rich because she sold clothing products.

Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat to White person.

This African American history maker is the youngest person ever to produce a studio film.

Who lead the United States' first Black Nationalist movement and created the "Back to Africa" movement?

Jackie Robinson was the first African American Baseball player to play in Major League Baseball.

Harriet Tubman freed over 300 slaves.

Which African American writer helped usher in the Harlem Renaissance?

  Black Nationalist who believed in Black self-defense and racial separation. 

Who was the first Black Woman elected in the United States Congress?

What was Frederick Douglass most known for?

Which African American invented the 3 way traffic light?

Who became the first African American to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?

The first African American woman to become a Billionaire was..

Who was the first female self-made millionaire in America?

Who was the first African-American woman to travel to space?

Who was the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot license?

Which famous African American poet wrote the popular text, " I know why the Caged Bird Sings"?