WCES 2nd-3rd BHM Class Bowl Questions

First African American President of the United States.

Harold Washington became what city's first Black mayor?

In 1905 the first black symphony was found it. What was it called?

Who was Claude McKay?

She fought for the rights of many women during slavery.

What year did Althea Gibson win the title of being the first African-American to win the French Tennis Championship?

Which month is Black History Month?

In what state is Tuskegee Institute located?  

Jackie Robinson appeared on what value US postage stamp?

Who was Arthur Ashe?

The second woman that didn’t give up her seat on the bus and this made history.

Val James was the First African to Play this sport.

Known for helping slaves escape by using what was called the Underground Railroad.

Was the very first person that did not give up her seat on the bus.

Mary Mahoney was the first..

Taught slaves how to read.

Mary McLeod Bethune practiced the philosophy of what prominent educator?

in 1988, Dorothy Height received the NAACP Key of life award.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (or NAACP) was founded on what founded on President Birthday

What year did all 50 states finally recognized Martin Luther King Day.

charlotte hawkins brown was the first black american woman to be elected to the 20th century club of boston?

Derek Bryant was the 1st African American baseball player at what school?

A Civil Rights leader but most memorable and famous for his "I have a Dream" speech.