WDF Black History Month Quiz

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

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

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

Sweet Potatoe and Yam are the Same Thing?

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

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

BONUS: What did they have in common?

Which color definition is NOT Correct?

What President, officially recognized BHM?

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

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

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

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

Who was the the first FEMALE Millionnaire?

Celebrating Black History Started as a 1 week Event?

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

Ernie Barnes was also an NFL football player.

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

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