Black History Month

Question 1

When did Black History Month officially begin?

Accepted Answer

1970

Question 2

Who was the first person to refuse to give her seat up on the front of the bus?

Accepted Answer

Claudette Colvin

Question 3

What is the name of this Disney Channel show?

Accepted Answer

Proud Family

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Hattie Mcdaniel

Question 5

Who is this iconic singer?

Accepted Answer

Aretha Franklin

Question 6

What was the first HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Cheyney University

Question 7

Starting off easy...Which of the following was NOT a topic at yesterday's Sankofa Showcase?

Accepted Answer

Film

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Mae Jemison

Question 9

Who was the first U.S track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympiad?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Owens

Question 10

In 2009, Tiana became the first Black Disney princess

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Who was the most famous “conductor”on the underground railroad?

Accepted Answer

Harriet Tubman

Question 12

What was Muhammad Ali’s original name?

Accepted Answer

Cassius Clay

Question 13

Who was the first African American man to play Major League Baseball?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 14

Which one of the following business is not Black-owned?

Accepted Answer

H&M

Question 15

Who was the first American woman to be considered a self-made millionaire?

Accepted Answer

Madam CJ Walker

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