Black History Month Trivia 2025

1. Who was the first African American president of the United States? (Barack Obama) 

   
   

2. She is one of the most award winning musicians of all time. She has won 35 Grammy Music awards. She started a group called Destiny’s Child and later went solo. In addition to singing, dancing, and acting in movies, she is also the first Black Woman to win a Grammy Music Award for Best Country Album of the year. (Beyonce) 

   1. Challenge: What are two songs from this artist? 

      
      

3. Sports Illustrated Magazine called her the  "greatest winner in the history of women's basketball". She helped the Minnesota Lynx win 4 championships in 4 years. She was one of the leading scorers in the WNBA when she retired in 2023 to fight for justice in the prison system. (answer: Maya Moore) 

   
   

4. Who is Ruby Bridges and what is she famous for? (first black student to attend an all white school) 

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6. Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous “I Have A Dream” speech? (Washington, DC)

What is Black History Month and Why?

Black History Month, celebrated each February, is a time to honor and recognize the achievements, contributions, and rich heritage of African Americans. It originated in February 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week to promote the study of African American history. Over the years, this week evolved into a month-long celebration, reflecting the ongoing journey toward equality and recognition in American history. The observance serves as a reminder of the significant role that Black Americans have played in shaping the nation.