Black History Month Who am I?

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

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

Famous trumpet player and Jazz singer. Who am I?

Who was the first African American Major League Baseball?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who invented the rescue breathing mask for firefighters?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

____________ was a famous inventor born a slave.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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