February Celebrate Black History Month

One of the most successful singer and songwriters, he released "Happy Birthday", a song celebrating Dr. King. Who is he?

He was an American actor known for portraying real-life historical figures and played Black Panther.

Which of the following is NOT true about Oprah Winfrey?

He is an NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers and has won 4 NBA Finals.

Who is this?

Who is an American gymnast and the first African American to become the individual all-around gold medal winner?

She is the first female African American lead dancer at the American Ballet Theater.

He was one of the greatest boxers in history and the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship 3 times.

He's one of the greatest pitchers of all time and the first African American pitcher in the American League in 1948.

He is an actor, director, and author. He was in Roots and Star Trek and was the main host for Reading Rainbow.

He is a well-known actor and started his own production company. He also works for the charity Feeding America.

He served in the U.S. Congress for over 30 years and marched beside Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s. Who is he?

Which of the following is NOT true about Neil deGrasse Tyson?

She is a celebrated educator, activist and author who helps build communities for economic, racial, and gender justice.

Which statement is NOT true about Sojourner Truth?

She is known for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Who is she?

He was an iconic jazz trumpeter and bandleader in the 1920s.

He was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964.

She was a singer/songwriter who covered music genres from Blues and Jazz, to Gospel and Pop.

She was the First Lady of the U.S. from 2008-2016, and she was a lawyer.