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Top 10 Trivia Questions for Black History Month

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Black History Month is a time to celebrate the rich tapestry of achievements, struggles, and resilience that have shaped the African American experience. It's a period for reflection, education, and a deeper understanding of the profound contributions Black individuals have made to our world, often in the face of immense adversity. From groundbreaking scientific discoveries to transformative artistic expressions, Black history is an integral part of American history and global history. This Black History Month, let's delve into the stories and figures that have shaped our past, present, and future. To help guide your exploration – and maybe spark some friendly competition! – we've compiled ten thought-provoking trivia questions designed to test your knowledge, encourage learning, and honor the legacy of Black history.

Martin Luther King on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
  1. Why is Black History Month celebrated in February?

    February was chosen because it includes the birthdays of two significant figures that are widely celebrated in American history and the black community. Abraham Lincoln, born February 12th, and Frederick Douglass, February 14th, who played crucial roles in ending slavery.


  2. Nominated to the Supreme Court in 2022, who is the first black female Supreme Court Justice?

    Ketanji Brown Jackson is a distinguished American lawyer and jurist who is also the first black female justice of the Supreme Court.


  3. Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech was delivered at what iconic location?

    Dr. King delivered that speech to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.


  4. Madam C.J. Walker became the first female self-made millionaire (of any race) in the U.S. through the success of her homemade line of what type of products?

    Her line of hair care products is what made Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, her fortune.


  5. It's commonly known that Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he took the field for the National League's Brooklyn Dodgers in April, 1947. Later that summer, Larry Doby, joined which American League team and became that league's first black ballplayer?

    Hall of Famer Larry Doby was the first black player on the Cleveland Indians in the American League.


  6. What book with a colorful name, published between 1936 and 1966, did African-Americans often use on road trips in order to locate black-friendly businesses along their route?

    This essential guide was known as the Green Book.


  7. Rosa Parks's refusal to give up her seat to a white bus rider was the symbol of a yearlong bus boycott to end bus segregation in what city?

    The efforts of Rosa Parks and countless other individuals in Montgomery, Alabama resulted in a November 1956 Supreme Court decision that bus segregation is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.


  8. Who made history with the first rap song to win the 2019 Grammy Awards for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year? Name the artist and the song.

    Surprisingly it took until 2019 when Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) made history with his song, "This is America".


  9. The Apollo Theater is a legendary venue that has launched the careers of countless music icons and continues to be a vital platform for performing artists. In what city will you find it?

    Take a trip uptown to Harlem in New York City to find the Apollo Theater.


  10. Motown Records revolutionized the music industry, giving a platform to countless Black artists and shaping the sound of popular music for generations. Who founded this record label?

    Motown was founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy.


What other essential pieces of black history should you know for trivia night? Let us know in the comments!

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aRex0110
Feb 06
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Last mlb team to integrate was the red sox!

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ShaynaG
Feb 04
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Up to the moment! Who's the first black woman to win a grammy for best country album? queeen b beyonce!!!


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