WT Advisory Black History Month Trivia

Which Pittsburgher was a prominent abolitionist, physician, the first Black man to be commissioned a major in the Army?

Which Pittsburgh-born Harlem Renaissance artist was best known for sculptures and a portrait of President FDR?

Which educator in Pittsburgh became a trailblazer by serving as Pittsburgh’s first Black high school principal?

Which famous Pittsburgh-born basketball player was the first African American drafted to play in the NBA?

She helped form the Pittsburgh Opera Company and advocated for classical music opportunities for Black artists.