Which month is designated as Black History Month?
February
Who is responsible for the very beginning of Black History Month? Carter G. Woodson or Woodrow Wilson?
Carter G. Woodson
The NAACP was founded in 1909. What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
This basketball star played for the Lakers. He died in a helicopter crash in 2020.
Kobe Bryant
This man became the first African American president of the US.
Barack Obama
This singer songwriter was known for his flashy clothes and purple. He died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016.
Prince - or The Artist Formerly Known as Prince
The actor began his career on the sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He recently got into trouble for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.
Will Smith
This African American actor has been making movies for 40 years. He is best known for action movies.
Denzel Washington
This African American talk show host is known for her book clubs and show giveaways.
Oprah Winfrey
This baseball player was the first African American in the Major League Baseball. You might also remember his name from the special presentation on Monday.
Jackie Robinson
Harriet Tubman is famous for helping 70-80 slaves escape to the north. What "railroad" was responsible for smuggling slaves?
Underground Railroad
What city will you find the Smithsonian's Natural Museum of African American History & Culture?
Washington, DC
