Black History Month: Understanding the Past

Who was the greatest heavy weight champ of all time in boxing?

Who was an African American Agricultural Scientist who used peanuts, sweet potatoes, pecans and soybeans?

Where is the Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement?

This individual had regenerating stem cells, which still grow and frequently cure illnesses.

Who invented the potato chip?

She was the first African American Woman to run for president. Who is she?

Who was the richest person in history during the rise of the Mali Empire.

Who was the leader of underground railroad, scout, and spy during the American Civil War?

What year was the Emancipation Proclamation signed?

Bonus Points! What Month is Black History Month in?

Who was the first African American to work in the Supreme Court, and was a well known Civil Rights Lawyer?

Who was the first African American baseball player to play on Major League Baseball.

Who was the first African American President?

Who was the first African American to win an Oscar for her performance in "Gone with the Wind"?

Who invented the hot comb, and was the first female self-made millionaire?

What holiday is celebrated to commemorate the end of slavery?

Integration in schools began in 1960, who was one of the first Black student to attend a formerly segregated school

This individual created a way to store blood plasma in a safe facility. Commonly use by the Red Cross

Who was a famous poet and author. Most known for "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" and "As I Rise".

Who was the first ever African American Women to become an astronaut?

Who created the National Black Anthem. "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

Known as the "Fastest Man in the World". He won four gold medal in the 1936 Olympics.

When the Montgomery Bus Boycott occurred, who refused to move their seat?

Who was the first ever woman to hold a pilot's license?

What are the Black History Month Colors?

Who was a famous Civil Rights Leader who organized the March on Washington, as well as the "I Had a Dream" speech.