Black History Month Who am I?

Question 1

I became the first African American to captain of a merchant ship in 1942. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Mulzac

Question 2

I have a dream that one day my four little children will live in a nation where they will not be judged by_________.

Accepted Answer

their skin but by the content of their character.

Question 3

I am an educator, speaker, author & presidential advisor to President T. Roosevelt. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Booker T. Washington

Question 4

I am known for my paintings of landscapes an seascapes. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Edward M. Bannister

Question 5

Since, 1976, every US president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Who was the first African American Major League Baseball?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 7

In 1947, I was a professor and diplomat who took part in planning the United Nations. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Ralph Bunche

Question 8

What month does the United States observe a public holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr?

Accepted Answer

January

Question 9

I was a self-made millionaire for creating a hair growth product. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Madame CJ Walker

Question 10

Who was the African American that had her own talk show and owned her own network in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Oprah Winfrey

Question 11

Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave who guided others using the Underground Railroad.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Famous trumpet player and Jazz singer. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Louis Armstrong

Question 13

In 1954, how did the kids in Oklahoma help change their community?

Accepted Answer

Integrated restaurants

Question 14

__________ was the first African American to attend Grimsley high school.

Accepted Answer

Josephine Boyd

Question 15

Since 1929, this basketball team has brought athletic skills, theater, and comedy to the court. Who are we?

Accepted Answer

Harlem Globetrotters

Question 16

Who invented the rescue breathing mask for firefighters?

Accepted Answer

Garret Morgan

Question 17

I was the first African-American woman to head a Fortune 500 business: Xerox.

Accepted Answer

Ursula Burns

Question 18

Who was the first African-American to serve as a U. S. Supreme Court Justice?

Accepted Answer

Thurgood Marshall

Question 19

In 1992, I became the first black woman to fly into space. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Mae Jemison

Question 20

____________ was a famous inventor born a slave.

Accepted Answer

George Washington Carver

Question 21

I was elected to Congress 7 times. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Chisholm

Question 22

I was awarded the Navy Cross for bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941?

Accepted Answer

Dorie Miller

Question 23

Who am I? I wouldn't give up my seat on the bus.

Accepted Answer

Roas Parks

Question 24

________ won a Nobel Peace Prize for his/her beliefs.

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 25

I was a surveyor and farmer, paid to survey and lay out the map of Washington, D.C. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Banneker

Question 26

__________ was the first black woman to be elected for congress.

Accepted Answer

Shirley Chisholm

Question 27

In 1921, I became the first African American female pilot. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Bessie Coleman

Question 28

For 12 years, I was the fastest bicycle racer. I also held the world record for 28 years for the fastest mile.

Accepted Answer

Marshall "Major" Taylor

Question 29

Who am I? I am the youngest gymnast to win Olympic Gold Medals.

Accepted Answer

Simone Biles

Question 30

__________ devoeloped about 100 products using peanuts, like dyes, paints, plastics, ect..

Accepted Answer

George Washington Carver

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