Black History Month Final Review

She invented hair growth products for African American women and became a self-made millionaire.

These laws enforced segregation from the 1880's-1960's. They enforced segregation in public places, like restrooms.

I was a civil rights activist. I was on my way home from an NAACP meeting in Jackson, Mississippi when I was shot.

I'm an American poet and author. I am known for writing "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."

Who was the first African American woman to become the United States Secretary of State?

She was the first African American woman to become the Vice President of the United States.

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

She is best know for her speech, "Aint I A Woman?" She delivered this speech at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention.

The first African American to win a Grand Slam singles title in tennis.

Who is the first African American woman to serve as a US Supreme Court Justice?

I spent my career in the NBA playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Many consider me the greatest point guard of all time.

Who was the first African American to play major league baseball?

During the 1800's, I was considered the most important leader for civil rights. I was a writer, orator, and stateman.

I was the first African American girl to attend an all-white elementary school in Louisiana during desegregation.

In 1921, she became the first African American woman to earn her pilot license.

I am considered the "Queen of Soul." I was the first black woman to be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

I was only 14 when I was abducted and lynched in Mississippi. I was accused of offending a white woman in public.

The leader of The Nation of Islam. His quotes about race quickly got the attention of the US government.

She is known as "the godmother of the women's movement." She used her education to advance women's rights.

I was vice chair of the Freedom Democratic Party, which represented the Democratic National Convention in 1964.

I am the first American woman to compete in the Olympics in hijab. I was the first to win a medal in the Sabre events.

Who was the first African American billionaire?

This African American man won 4 gold medals in the 1936 Olympics that took place in Berlin.

I just turned 98 on February 10! I am known for reaching international stardom at the Metropolitan Opera.

I was able to overcome polio and go on to win the US Bronze in the 1956 Olympics for the 4x100 relay.

The first Muslim in America to be elected as an American Muslim to a US Municipality. I served as a mayor in Texas.

Who is considered the father of Black History Month?

Who was the first black woman to run for president of the United States?

What US President officially recognized February as Black History Month?

I played for the NBA and converted to Islam after reading The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

I served as the mayor of Detroit from 1974-1996. I'm described as the most influential man in Detroit's modern history.

LeBron James played for the LA Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and ___________________.

This African American woman worked for NASA. Her mathematical calculations contributed heavily to the space race.

How many times did Kobe Bryant win the NBA Championship?

The day after I won my first NBA title in 1971, I converted to Islam and changed my name to _________________________.

How old was Serena Williams when she won her first US Open for tennis?

Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?

I was an author, a civil rights leader, and the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Simone Biles is well known for what sport?

This man was a key leader in the Civil Rights Movement and also was a leader of The Nation of Islam.

I invented the traffic signal! I also developed gas masks after a mining accident left workers trapped.

I founded Tuskegee University, a leading institution of higher education for black people.

This woman hosted the highest rated talk show in all of history.

I am a sportscaster and former professional football player. In 1972 I converted to Islam and changed my name to ______

I fought against white supremacy in South Africa to improve living conditions for Black South Africans.

Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous "I have a dream" speech?

Before Barack Obama became president, he was a senator from what state?

I worked in farming and as a scientist. I taught farm techniques to black students. I helped make peanut butter popular.

She was the first African American woman to win the US National title for figure skating.

Who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955?

NBA's all-time leading rebounder.

I was born in West Africa. I was kidnapped at age 7 and sold into slavery. I have the first published book of poetry.

What was Muhammad Ali's nickname?

This woman was a key leader in the anti-lynching movement and the women's suffrage movement.

What US President signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which banned racial discriminatory practices in voting?

As president, I was responsible for the Civil Rights Act of 1963. I was assassinated that same year.

This man won the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Arab-Israeli conflict afterthe creation of the state of Israel.

I am the US President that issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

This African American was married to Malcolm X.

I rescued about 70 enslaved people after I escaped slavery. I led people to freedom with the Underground Railroad.