Black History Month Trivia

Which of the following HBCU's did current Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris graduate from?

He is known as the father of Black History Month

Muhammad Ali, was a professional boxer and activist. He was known as "The Greatest" but he was born with this name.

He was the first African-American coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory?

Ray Charles was revered for his chart topping music. What was this singer/song writers official last name

He was the first African American quarterback to win the Superbowl in 1988 while earning Superbowl MVP honors.

Who was the first African American ever to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Black History Month is only celebrated in the United States

Founded the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project which seeks to bring down dropout rate in Florida schools.

Wrote the monumental hit "A Change is Gonna Come" and was recently featured in the Prime original "One Night in Miami".

This Aerospace student from Broward College became the first Black of Jamaican descent to pilot around the world solo.

Was the first black lawmaker elected to represent Florida in Congress since Reconstruction?

Robert Runcie was named the first permanent black superintendent of Miami Dade Public Schools in 2011.

He is the last African-American to hold the position of Principal at Miramar High School.

A celebration of African American culture and unity between the dates of Dec. 26th-Jan. 1st.

Founded in 1866, this Florida college is the first HBCU in the state.

He was the first African American astronaut in space?

Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States in 2009. What position did he hold prior to his election?

In 1938, this surgeon created the first medical center for blacks in Ft. Lauderdale called Provident Hospital.

Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which is also known as the Fair Housing Act.

Madam C.J. Walker became America's first female, self made millionaire. What product did her company sell?

Broward County's first Black female and Muslim mayor

Black History Month did not inspire Juneteenth

Who was the first African American to win an Oscar?

Bessie Coleman was the first black woman to obtain a license to?

What was the amendment to the U.S. Constitution that abolished slavery?

Bill Russell was the first African American to ever coach an NBA team

Ruby Bridges, the first Black to desegregate the all white William Frentz Elementary School lived in what state?

Percy Julian developed a synthetic form of this important hormone

This landmark located in Overtown, was named after the first black to open a hotel in Miami.

African Americans gained the right to vote under the Voting Rights Act (15th Amendment). What year was this law passed?

He was the first African-American to play in the NFL?

She was the first black woman elected to the Broward County School Board and 1st elected to countywide office.

Spike Lee is an American film director, producer, and actor. Which of the following films was he not a part of?

This popular singer is known as the "Queen of Soul"?

Dr. Martin Luther King founded this organization

John Lewis was an American politician and civil rights leader. Which of the following groups was he a founder of?

This famous poet, born in 1902, is well known for his literacy works that often focused on black rights' activism

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man in 1955 that led to the bus boycott in this city.

Regarded as the father of Little Haiti this person is credited with inspiring the neighborhood's name.

He is the first basketball coach in Miramar High School history to win a state championship in the sport.

He was the first basketball player to score 100 points in a single game in the NBA.

What famous educator and social reformer wrote Up from Slavery?

What was the name given to the period of cultural rebirth that took place in Harlem, New York City?

Daniel Hale Williams performed the first successful kidney transplant in 1893.

She was the first African American tennis player to win a Grand Slam title.

Are self-reliance and racial respect pieces of black history?

Gregory Tony is Broward County's first black sheriff elected to head the department.

When did the first Black History Month Celebration take place?