Black History Month Quiz - Tyrone Elementary

Name the first President of Tuskegee Institute, school established to train African-Americans?

Who went to Congo, Africa and was poorly treated, so started a world human rights movement?

Who was born a slave, escaped, and went back South to lead 300+ other slaves to their freedom?

Who was one of the greatest athletes of all time, winning 4 gold medals in the 1936 Olympics?

Name the first civil rights activist who fought a lifetime for black & women's equal rights?

What lawyer challenged school segregation and won, so black and white students school together?

Who wrote the story “Roots”, and showed people for the first time, the true horrors of slavery?

What woman is one of today’s most successful & respected entertainers and motivators?

Who wanted to teach, did teach, & was made National Youth Administration by Pres. Roosevelt?

Who was the first African-American to play baseball in the major leagues?

Who founded one of the 1st Chicago hospitals to train AfricanAmericans to be doctors & nurses?

Who do we owe the celebration of Black History Month to?

Who almost lost her life trying to help African-Americans in the South feel safe to vote?