G&R Celebrates Black History Month

Question 1

This author is one of the most celebrated African American Poets, for her poem "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."

Accepted Answer

Maya Angelou

Question 2

Known as "The Greatest" and is considered one of the most significant and celebrated athletes of the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Ali

Question 3

Who is known as the "Queen of R&B" and won 34 Billboard Music Awards?

Accepted Answer

Beyonce Knowles

Question 4

This African American book author is known for her powerful novels exploring themes of race, gender and identity?

Accepted Answer

Toni Morrison

Question 5

Who is the head of DEI at Humana?

Accepted Answer

Carolyn Tandy

Question 6

First, African American woman elected to the United States Congress representing NY's 12 congressional district?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Chisholm

Question 7

Played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, refused to give up her seat on a segregation bus in Mtg Alabama?

Accepted Answer

Rosa Parks

Question 8

Film, directed by Ava DuVernay, tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's march from Selma to Montgomery.

Accepted Answer

Selma

Question 9

Broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he made his first debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 10

Famous for her colorful and vibrant collages depicting African American life, such as "The Migration Series".

Accepted Answer

Jacob Lawrence

Question 11

Who directed the film "Black Panther" which became a cultural phenomenon upon its released in 2018?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Coogler

Question 12

Who released the album "The Blueprint", often regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of all times?

Accepted Answer

Jay-Z

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