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This woman dedicated her life to fighting slavery and the rights of women. She is best known for her powerful speeches
Sojourner Truth
Rosa Parks
Harriet Tubman
Katherine Johnson
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Who was the first Black child to attend a white school in Louisiana in 1960?
Ruby Bridges
Whoopi Goldberg
Aretha Franklin
Rosa Parks
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What Black artist holds the record for the most grammies won ever?
Coco Jones
Alicia Keys
Beyonce
Rihanna
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What sport is Muhammad Ali known for being legendary
Basketball
Soccer
Boxing
Football
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What year was segregation in schools outlawed?
1965
1954
1960
1969
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Who made the "I Have a Dream" speech?
Malcom X
Rosa Parks
Harriet Tubman
Martin Luther King Jr.
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What is Katherine Johnson best known for?
Her calculations were instrumental in the success of several space missions
Helped enslaved people escape to freedom
The first African American woman to hold a pilot's license
Best known for her powerful speeches, like the "Ain't I a Woman?" speech
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What did Bessie Coleman accomplish?
Became the first African American woman to hold a driver's license
Became the first African American woman to become a doctor
Became the first African American woman to hold a place in Congress
Became the first African American woman to hold a pilot's license
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What does the 13th Amendment of the Constitution outlaw?
slavery
discrimination
racism
war
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What basketball player made history in the NBA and attended UNC?
Lamelo Ball
Kobe Bryant
Micheal Jackson
Micheal Jordan
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Who was the first Black tennis player ever selected for the United States Davis Cup?
Venus Williams
Serena Williams
Coco Gauff
Arthur Ashe
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Best known for urging African Americans to embrace their cultural heritage & strive for equality by any means necessary
Martin Luther King Jr.
Malcom X
George Washington Carver
Shirley Chisholm
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Who caused discourse for refusing to give up their seat on the bus?
Sojourner Truth
George Washington Carver
Katherine Johnson
Rosa Parks
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How many historically black colleges are there in North Carolina?
8
3
12
10
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Who made history as the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress
Bessie Coleman
Katherine Johnson
Sojourner Truth
Shirley Chisholm
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What is George Washington Carver most known for?
Scientist and inventor known for his work with peanuts and sweet potatoes
First black man to graduate from college
Abolitionist and leader in the Underground Railroad
Civil rights activist whose powerful writings addressed issues of race
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Who is the first Black female vice president?
Beyonce
Lisa Leslie
Michele Obama
Kamala Harris
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Who is the first self made female millionaire?
Madam Cj Walker
Rihanna
Opera Winfry
Cicily Tyson
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What is Harriet Tubman famously known for?
Helped NASA with calculations to land the spaceship on the moon
Fought against segregation
Fought for black women's rights
helping enslaved people escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad
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What year were Chapel Hill schools fully integrated?
1966
1969
1970
1975
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This historical figure showcased the importance of using words to promote understanding and advocate for justice.
James Baldwin
Sojourner Truth
Muhammad Ali
Malcom X
