Black History Trivia

What event is often considered the catalyst for the modern Civil Rights Movement

Which famous former enslaved African became a prominent abolitionist, speaker, and advocate for women’s rights?

Supreme Court Ruling on Public Schools Segregation Overturned "separate but equal" principle.

Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Soul” and is known for her powerful vocal performances?

"Greatest Basketball Player of History"• Led Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in 1990s.

Who was the inventor and engineer responsible for developing the Super Soaker water gun and the Nerf foam football?

13th Amendment: US Constitution Abolishing Slavery-Ratified in 1865. -Excluded involuntary servitude as punishment.

The 1857 Supreme Court case that ruled enslaved people were property and not citizens was:

What historic site in Memphis, Tennessee, is the location where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968?

African American Chemist Revolutionized Beauty-Created specialized products.-Created first successful hair care line.

Martin Luther King Jr. led a peaceful protest march in the American South to secure voting rights for African Americans.

Which Civil Rights leader advocated for a more militant approach and was a spokesman for the Nation of Islam?

What famous Underground Railroad conductor is often referred to as the “Moses of her people”?

Which iconic jazz trumpeter is renowned for his improvisational skills and contributions to the development of jazz?

The 1964 landmark legislation prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

What event is often considered the catalyst for the modern Civil Rights Movement

"Greatest Athlete of All Time"• Won four gold medals in 1936 Berlin Olympics.

What iconic musician, known for his virtuoso guitar skills, is often called the “Father of Rock and Roll”?

The ship seized by enslaved Africans in 1839 led to a famous legal case and their eventual return to Africa.

"First African American to Break Color Barrier in Major League Baseball"• Joined Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.