Black History Month Review

The first African American woman to become a millionaire in the 1970's when launched her own line of hair care products.She invented the first hot comb.

Why was february chosen as black history month?

Name a black person that inspires you

She recieved a patent for creating the closed circuit television security system.

She was an African American jounalist, abolitionist and feminist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890's.

My name is Garrett Morgan. I am an American Inventor. I created the 3 colored ______

My name is John Kent. I was the first black _________ in Britain. I was born in Cumbria in 1805 and started my duties in 1835. I was well known as 'Black Kent' as I was the only black person in the area at that time.

He was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who a prominent figure during the civil rights movement.

Who is Carter G. Woodson?

American former professional tennis player.

Name a black person that inspires you.

Who co-founded Black History Month?

He was an American inventor, businessman, and community leader.

She was one top 50 women under the age of 35 working in engineering in the United States. She went to Nigeria to solve the energy crisis

What does A.S.A.L.H. stand for?

She was the first African American woman to file a patent in 1885. She was recognized for her innovative space saving solutions, which was the cabinet bed which could be turned into a functional desk.

She is a Chicago native, American engineer, and the first African American female astronaut.

He was the first African American president of the United States (2009-17).

During cataract surgery she invented the Laserphaco Probe, which is a tool that is used to correct cataracts that have developed over time. She was the first African American female doctor to recieve a medical patent for her invention.

He was an American professional boxer and activist.

My name is Malcom ( ?) . I am a human rights activist.

Called " the mother of the civil rights movement"!

She was a remarkable inventor who patented the first hair brush with synthetic bristles.

She was a singer, songwriter, and actress.

During her time as first lady, she served as a role model for women and worked as an advocate for poverty awareness, education, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy eating.

My Name is ______ . I am a singer and songwriter. I am one of the best worlds best-selling record artists.

She was the second Black woman to receive a patent back in 1888

She is the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, artist and writer.

In 1948 the British government invited hundreds of black men and women to come and work in the UK. They came on a ship called Empire Windrush. What part of the world did they come from?

My name is Lewis Hamilton and I am a British ___________. I currently compete for Mercedes in Formula one. I have won Seven World Drivers Championship titles, and hold the record for the most wins.

She was an American abolitionist and social activist. After escaping slavery, she made 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends.

She is an American political activist professor, and author who was an active member in the communist party and the Black Panther Party.