Black History Month Knowledge Challenge!

Question 1

I was the first African American man to serve on the United States Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

Thurgood Marshall

Question 2

I was the first female AND the first African American VICE President

Accepted Answer

Kamala Harris

Question 3

I starred as the Black Panther in Marvel films, and continued to visit sick kids while fighting cancer myself.

Accepted Answer

Chadwick Boseman

Question 4

Despite never actually operating on a live person, I developed a cure for blue baby syndrome in the 1940's.

Accepted Answer

Vivien Thomas

Question 5

I am an award winning actress and singer- Notably starring in Hidden Figures and Harriet.

Accepted Answer

Janelle Monet

Question 6

I gave a famous speech in Washington D.C, and now there is a national holiday dedicated to me.

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 7

I am an actor and comedian, and created a documentary on Netflix about Black American History

Accepted Answer

Kevin Hart

Question 8

I was a Muslim minister and Civil Rights activist

Accepted Answer

Malcolm X, Malcolm Little

Question 9

I began as a singer in Destiny's Child, and went on to sell 200 million albums & win more Grammys than ANY other artist

Accepted Answer

Beyonce Knowles

Question 10

I was the first Black child to go to a desegregated school in Louisiana.

Accepted Answer

Ruby Bridges

Question 11

I was the first African American to play baseball in the MLB, beginning in 1947.

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 12

I escaped slavery and once I was free, I went back to help others escape as well.

Accepted Answer

Harriet Tubman

Question 13

I am a rapper and producer who has worked with Janet Jackson and Mac Miller. I taught myself to play piano!

Accepted Answer

J. Cole

Question 14

I fought off my captors and took over a confederate ship rather than being sold into slavery.

Accepted Answer

William Tillman

Question 15

I am considered the best Olympic gymnast of all time, and hold the record for world titles.

Accepted Answer

Simone Biles

Question 16

I was the first black woman to travel into space as a NASA astronaut in 1992.

Accepted Answer

Mae Jemison

Question 17

I left an abusive home to become an actor and director . My most famous character is Madea.

Accepted Answer

Tyler Perry

Question 18

I escaped slavery, won freedom for my children, and gave a famous speech titled "Ain't I a Woman?"

Accepted Answer

Sojourner Truth

Question 19

I wrote The Hate U Give, On The Come Up, and Concrete Rose

Accepted Answer

Angie Thomas

Question 20

I started as a local news anchor and became a media mogul. I was the first black female billionaire.

Accepted Answer

Oprah Winfrey

Question 21

I am one of the most influential rappers of all time. I supported education, social justice and prison reform.

Accepted Answer

Tupac Shakur

Question 22

I am the NBA's all time leading scorer, and provide scholarships to students in my hometown of Akron, OH.

Accepted Answer

Lebron James

Question 23

I am a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles. We just won the Super Bowl!

Accepted Answer

Saquon Barkley

Question 24

I was an American aviator, stunt flyer, and the first black woman to earn a pilot's license.

Accepted Answer

Bessie Coleman

Question 25

I was the first African American Arctic explorer and the first man to reach the North Pole.

Accepted Answer

Matthew Henson

Question 26

I am a 15x Grammy award winner & started writing songs at age 12. I co-founded Keep A Child Alive to help kids with HIV

Accepted Answer

Alicia Keys

Question 27

I was World Heavyweight Boxing Champ from 1937- 1949, and am considered one of the greatest boxers ever.

Accepted Answer

Joe Lewis

Question 28

I invented the potato chip and became a successful restaurant owner. ( My boss called me Crumb)

Accepted Answer

George Speck

Question 29

We were the first African American military pilots in the US, serving in World War II.

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Red Tail Angels, The Tuskeegee Airmen

Question 30

I was an American Blues singer and Musician in the 1930's . I was so good, they said I sold my soul to the Devil.

Accepted Answer

Robert Johnson

Question 31

I am a tennis ALL STAR, winning 4 Olympic gold medals and 23 Grand Slam titles. I also advocate for racial equality.

Accepted Answer

Serena Williams

Question 32

I escaped slavery in Maryland and became a famous Abolitionist and writer.

Accepted Answer

Frederick Douglass

Question 33

I was the first female self made millionaire, and used my money to establish scholarships for African Americans.

Accepted Answer

Madam C. J. Walker

Question 34

I took over a Confederate Ship to escape slavery, then joined the Union Army to fight for Freedom.

Accepted Answer

Robert Smalls

Question 35

I made history by becoming the first black man elected President in 2008

Accepted Answer

Barack Obama

Question 36

I competed in track and field at the 1936 Olympics in Germany- and WON 4 Gold Medals

Accepted Answer

Jesse Owens

Question 37

I was a famous singer AND a spy for the French during WW2

Accepted Answer

Josephine Baker

Question 38

I am best known for my role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. I refused to give up my seat for a white person.

Accepted Answer

Rosa Parks

Question 39

I have won 22 Grammy Awards and performed at the Super Bowl.

Accepted Answer

Kendrick Lamar

Question 40

I mailed myself to Freedom! There is a hint in my name!

Accepted Answer

Henry Box Brown

Black History Month Knowledge Challenge!

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Black History Month Knowledge Challenge!

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