Black History Quiz Bowl 2024

In 1992, boarded the Endeavour and was thrust into orbit, becoming the first African American woman in space.

In the 1930s, this athlete became a Five-Time World Record Holder in Track.

In the 1960s, this 6-year old became the first Black student to integrate an elementary school in the South

Long before Tiger Woods, _____ became the first Black golfer in the PGA

One of the “hidden figures”, was known as the “human computer” because of her calculations to launch satellites

This pioneering jazz drummer was born in the Newland community of Pasquotank County, N.C. He helped pioneer bebop jazz

In 1960, students from this NC HBCU conducted a sit-in demonstration at a Woolworth store

In 1960, this Black female athlete became the first American woman to win 3 Golds at the Olympics.

One of the first Black astronauts, this physicist died in his 2nd space flight on Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986.

In 1948, the first Black female surgeon in the South. The first Black woman to serve in the Tennessee House of Rep.

This renowned poet is being recognized in 2022 as the first black woman to be put on a quarter.

This Durham, NC native became the first Black creative designer at Vogue and is known as a fashion icon

What local organization has a mission of encouraging education, civic engagement, leadership, and service

In 2021, ___________ became the first Black Vice President of the United States.

______was the youngest poet to perform her poem at President Biden’s inauguration.

In 2008, ___________ became the first Black President of the United States.

In 2021, this Black female scientist led the development of the Moderna Covid 19 vaccine.

Who was the first Black baseball player to join Major League Baseball in 1947?