Welcome to our Black History Month Trivia! This is a great opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and overall impact of African Americans throughout history. Whether you’re well-versed in Black history or just getting started, this trivia offers a comprehensive look at pivotal moments in history and the notable people who have shaped our world today. From the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to the United States to the present day, this trivia highlights the fundamental importance of Black history to our collective story. So let’s dive in and explore what makes Black History Month so meaningful to so many of us!
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1) What day is designated as the international celebration of African heritage and culture?
2) Who was the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
3) What is the name of the first African American woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court?
4) What is the name of the influential African American abolitionist who wrote the memoir, “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?
5) What is the name of the first African American woman to be accepted into the US Coast Guard?
6) Who was the first African American billionaire in the US?
7) Who was the first African American female pilot to receive her commercial license?
8) During the 18th century, what renowned African American preacher and abolitionist is known as the “Father of Black History”?
9) What is the name of the civil rights leader and former NFL football player who led a successful boycott of the Birmingham bus system in 1956?
10) What is the name of the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?
11) Who was the first African American woman to serve in the US Senate?
12) What is the name of the first African American woman to go into space?
13) What is the name of the first African American man to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
14) What is the name of the first African American graduate from Harvard College?
15) Who was the first African American to win a Grand Slam Tennis Championship?
16) What is the name of the first African American woman to serve in the US House of Representatives?
17) Who was the first African American man to receive the Nobel Prize in literature?
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