Black History Month: Trivia Night

Who became the first African American to graduate from Harvard University?

What did Louis Armstrong do for a living?

Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize Winner?

Who said this quote: "If not us, then who? If not now, then when?"

How long did Matthew A. Henson explore the Arctic?

What was Muhammed Ali's original name?

With the 15^th Amendment ratification in 1870, what did African Americans gain in the United States?

Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. was the first African American to become what?

How many medals did Wilma Rudolph win in the 1960s Olympics?

Sarah Goode was the first African American women to receive a patent. What did she invent?

Who established the first non-indigenous settlement of Chicago?

She was Howard University's first female law student and became the first Black woman lawyer in 1872: 

Who was the first African American to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?

Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award?

Before it become Black History Month what was the observance of Black History called?

In the 1960's, this activist encouraged African-Americans to stop using "colored" or "negro", but instead use "black": 

Who broke 3 track and field World Records in 45 minutes at Ohio State?

What was the first African American-owned-and-operated newspaper?

The PGA was considered “Caucasian Only” until which golfer joined?

Who was the only African American among the original NAACP executives?

Who was the first African American to perform at the White House?

When was Black History Month celebrated for the first time?

Who is considered the “Father of Black History”?

Nelson Mandela became President of what country?

Who said this quote: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

In what year did Harriet Tubman flee Maryland?

Who was the first African American to serve as a U.S. Senator?

Who was the first African American Millionaire?

Dr. Maulana Karenga created this cultural observance designed to celebrate African-American heritage.

Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?