WDF Black History Month Quiz

What set of colors is known to represent Pan-African people?

Who is known as the Father of BHM, for designating a time to promote and educate people about Black history and culture

Celebrating Black History Started as a 1 week Event?

What 2 birthdays were also celebrated, in Black History Week?

BONUS: What did they have in common?

Who was the 1st known Black musical artist to be recorded

Ernie Barnes was also an NFL football player.

Who was the the first FEMALE Millionnaire?

Langston Hughes was the first black man to become a lawyer in 1854.

He played five seasons in the NFL with what team or teams, (1960-64). With a final year was in Canada.

What President, officially recognized BHM?

When did Jackie Robinson become the first African American Major League Baseball player?

Which color definition is NOT Correct?

Sweet Potatoe and Yam are the Same Thing?

Of the names listed who was FIRST to refuse giving up their Seat on a public BUS because of their Race?

In what year did Black History Month become a month long celebration

Name this folk singer responsible for popularizing the spiritual "We Shall Overcome" along with Mahalia Jackson.

Who was the first African American President of the United States?

Who is the African American Painter famous for these works of Art?