Black History Month

Jesse Owens did not win the gold medal in the Olympics?

Born into slavery, but set free after the Civil War. Moved to Chicago to open a furniture store with her husband?

Thurgood Marshall lost his court case with Brown vs Board of Education and could not stop segregated schools?

Sojourner Truth lost her court case against a white man who illegally sold her 5 year old son?

"Underground Railroad" meant secret pathways to freedom?

First African American Woman to earn her pilot's license?

Fought his entire life for rights, born as a slave, living in a one room log cabin with his mother.

Originally named Araminta Harriet Ross, born a slave, experienced many hardships throughout her life?

Frederick Douglas was not an inspiring speaker who fought against slavery and could not read or write?

Born a slave, taught by his owners's wife and other white children in the neighborhood how to read?

First African American Woman to become a Coca-Cola Spokesperson, gold medalist, and a national champion?

Bessie was not allowed to attend flight school in the US, so she learned French and went to France to study?

Thurgood Marshall argued "Separate but Equal" was not true when comparing black and white schools?

What is NOT TRUE about Barack Obama?

Born to former slaves, was taught to read and write by his gma and attended a small Quaker School?

Phillis Wheatley was the first African American and slave to publish a book of poetry?

Known as the "Conductor" of the "Underground Railroad," she helped to free over 300 slaves?

Dropped out of school, after being told he could not become a lawyer due to his race? Involved in crime and was arrested

Youngest of 5 children, raised in poverty by a single mother. Also attended a junior college, excelling in 4 sports?

Garret Morgan only went to 6th grade?

Sarah E. Goode's husband created the "folding bed" and received a patent?

Mother was very young, dad left, often in trouble as a little girl. Music gave her peace?

Went to Harvard Law School, won State and US Senator, and worked hard to help the poor and better healthcare options?

George Washington Carver studied Botany?

Sojourner escaped with her youngest daughter?

Sarah E. Goode was the first African American Woman to received a patent for her invention?

Ruby Bridges was the only African American in her school, taught by Ms. Henry?

George Washington Carver went to Highland College and was NOT turned away due to his race?

Born to former slaves, a famous inventor of a hair straightener, traffic light, and a breathing device, "safety hood?"

Gave a speech called, "Ain't I a Woman," and traveled place to place fighting for equal rights?

Very good at sprinting, setting records in high school and attended Ohio State University, also setting records?

Rosa was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to an African American Male, leading to a boycott of the bus company?

Frederick Douglas tried to escape twice, before becoming successful?

Thurgood Marshall debated daily with his brothers and dad on court cases.

Malcolm X believe that all African Americans needed to defend themselves by "Any Means Necessary?"

"I am physically tired, and tired of giving in."

Rejected by a college in Maryland due to his race, working as a lawyer after school for the NAACP?

What Month is Black History Month Celebrated?

George Washington Carver invented hundreds of products using plants including dyes, paints, plastics, and gasoline?

Born Isabella Baumfree, a slave and sibiling of 12 who was sold many times and faced many hardships?

Bessie was not a stunt pilot, and she lost her life due to old age?

MLK, Jr. did not become a minister or bridge a gap between White and African Americans?

Ruby was chosen to take a test that was created for African Americans to fail. She was one of 6 students who passed.

Went to the University of North Carolina to play basketball., being named player of the year?

Often sick as a child, but worked at the age of 7 to help earn money?

Billie was not sent to an all girls detention center. She never did any wrong?

Scored more than 3,000 points in one season and went to the Olympics, winning a gold medal?

What IS TRUE about Alice Coachman?

Malcolm X became a member of Islam and believe all African Americans should live in their own state?

Harriet Tubman was never able to escape from slavery?

Father was an activist causing his family to be a target for racism. House was burned to the ground?

Jackie Robinson won the silver medal in the 200 meter dash in the Olympics and played professional baseball?

Born to slavery and taught to read and write by his slave owners?

Thurgood Marshall became a Supreme Court Justice?

"I Have A Dream?"

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Professional Baseball?

What is true about Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Booker T. Washington put himself through school and graduated, earning a job at the Tuskegee Institute?

Billie Holiday was considered the worst jazz player of all time?

MLK, Jr. father and grandfather were pastors. He believed in equality for all and non-violent protest?

Attended a one room segregated school, walked to school, and didn't even have a desk to work at?

Booker T Washington had to work and the lady he worked for would not even allow an hour for him to attend school?

Benjamin Banneker published books called Almanacs, and wrote to Thomas Jefferson that intelligence is equal among all.

Kidnapped and brought to Boston when she was 8 on a slave ship? Writing her first poem at the age of 12?

Jackie Robinson served in the army, and also played professional baseball?

Billie Holiday was her real name?

Barack Obama practiced law and taught part time at a law school after graduation?

Only African American student in her entire school, sent with Federal Marshals to protect her. 

Michael Jordan won MVP 5 times, retired 3 times, and helped to win the Chicago Bulls win 6 NBA Championships?

Billie was founded while singing in a jazz club in Harlem, New York. later recording records and traveling for shows?