Lindop African-American History Month

Matthew Henson was with the first expedition to reach what destination?

The Black Panther Party was founded in what California city?

Equal Employment, Public Accommodation, Desegregation of Education and Voting Rights Law

Who was the first Black American female national security advisor?

In 1909 W.E.B. Du Bois co-founded what national organization?

Indian leader who became a model for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s peaceful movement?

What civil rights leader was co-founder of the NAACP and the Pan-African Movement?

What Black American sparked the “Montgomery Bus Boycott”?

On January 4, 2005, Barack Obama was sworn in as a U.S. Senator from what state?

Regarded as one of the leading heavyweight boxers having won the title in 1964, 1974 and 1978.

George Washington Carver made paint and ink from what common food item?

Who was the first former Black Panther Party member elected to Congress representing Illinois?

What Black American was called “The Divine One” because of her effortless mastery of music?

Who is often called “The father of the Civil Rights Movement”?

Althea Gibson become the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam title in what sport?

St. Elmo Brady, first African American to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry received his degree from __

Who was the first Black American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?

Used by the 99th Pursuit Squadron, also known as the ________ Airmen,

Who was the first Black American female senator to Congress?

Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to Congress. She ran for ______ in 1972?

A combined total of 19 Olympic and World Championships, the most decorated American gymnast is

This historian founded many journals and the founder of African American History Month

Amendment "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude... shall exist within the United States".

What famous march helped influence the Voting Rights Acts passed in August 1965?

___ ____ was a system of laws that enforced racial discrimination in the United States.

Harlem Renaissance arts educator Augusta Savage was what type of artist?

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in what city in 1929?

Who was President Ronald Reagan‟s national security advisor?

Who prepared the blueprints for Alexander Graham Bell‟s telephone?

In 1947, he became the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball in the 20th century.

Doris Miller responded quickly during what attack, making him a hero of World War II?

What was the name of the network of hiding places which helped slaves to escape to freedom?

Benjamin Banneker assisted in the survey of what major US city?

Proviso East student and assassinated chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party

Who founded Motown Records with artist including the Jackson 5, Supremes, and Stevie Wonder.