| Inventors | 1st To Do It | Sports | History | Mardi Gras |
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What is the year that Alexander Miles invented Automatic Elevator Doors: A.1907, B 1887, C. 1897, D. 1900
B.1887
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Who was the 1st black woman to have her Own television production company
Oprah Winfrey
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Who was the 1st black NBA player: A Charles Sifford B. Earl Lloyd C. Fritz Pollard D. Moses Fleetwood Walker
B. Earl Lloyd
A- 1st PGA Golfer C.1st NFL D. 1st MLB |
Henry Brown was an enslaved man who shipped himself to freedom in a wooden box : TRUE or FALSE
True- Henry "Box" Brown shipped from Virginia to Philly
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What is the culture and language that combines French, Native Americans, and African slaves
Creole
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What is the nickname of Granville T Woods: A. "Black Graham Bell", B. "Black Westinghouse", C. "Black Edison"
C."Black Edison"
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What Year did Dr. Alexa Canady become the 1st Black woman Neurosurgeon in the U.S.: A 1961, B. 1971, C. 1981, D. 1991
C.1981
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George Coleman Poage was the 1st black american to win: A. Olympic Medal, B. Heisman Trophy C. Stanley Cup D. PGA Tournament
A. an Olympic Medal
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What is the Emancipation Proclamation
13th Amendment to Abolish Slavery
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Mardi Gras is the culmination of carnival celebrations before Ash Wednesday and the start of lent. Mardi Gras only refers to the final day and is also known as Fat Tuesday: TRUE or FALSE
True
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Who is considered the "Father of the Blood Bank", A. Dr. Charles Richard Drew, B. Frederick McKinley Jones, C. Garret Morgan
A. Dr. Charles Richard Drew
B. invented refrigerated trucks C. invented 3 light traffic light |
Who is the the 1st black person to earn a medical degree and run a pharmacy in the U.S.: A. Dr Patricia bath B. Ralph Bunche C. Mary Mahoney D. Dr James McCune Smith
D. Dr James McCune Smith
A-1st black female dr to receive medical patent for laser cataract treatment B- 1st black noble peace prize winner C- 1st black woman to complete nurse's training |
Who was the 1st black tennis player to win 3 Grand Slam Titles: A. Serena Williams B. Althea Gibson C. Arthur Ashe D. Venus Williams
C Arthur Ashe
B-she was a tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis A&D you know them lol |
What year did this Civil Rights Act Outlaw Segregation & Discriminatory Practices A. 1954 B. 1964 C. 1974 D. 1984
B. 1964
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These are the 3 colors of Mardi Gras
Purple- justice , Green-faith, and Gold- power
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What is the year that Marie Van Britton Brown created the Home Security System: A. 1987, B. 1970, C. 1958, D. 1969
D. 1969
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What year did Guion "Guy" Bluford become the 1st black astronaut in space: A. 1983 B. 1963 C. 1979 D.1969
A. 1983
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Who is the 1st black owner of a Major American Sports Franchise: A. Robert Johnson B. Neko Sparks C. Magic Johnson D. Michael Jordan
A. Robert Johnson
B- potential 1st black owner in NHL C-owner in MLB,WNBA,MLS D-NBA |
Juneteenth is celebrated because years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed unknowing slaves were finally freed: TRUE or FALSE
True
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How many pounds of beads get thrown into the streets each year during Mardi Gras : A. 25 thousand B. 600 thousand C. 5 million D. 25 million
D. 25 Million Pounds
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Who created the technology that allows devices like keyboards, mice,& printers to communicate with the computer and each other: A. Dr Mark Dean, B. Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, C. Charles B. Brooks, D. George Washington Carver
A. Dr. Mark Dean
B- 1st black women in u.s. to become dr of medicine C- invented street sweeper truck D- Crop Rotation and over 300 uses of peanuts |
Who is the 1st black executive to run a major television news network: A. Daniel Hale Williams B. Rashida Jones C. Reginald F. Lewis
B. Rashida Jones
A- opened 1st hospital with interracial staff C- 1st black american to build a billion dollar company |
Who was 1st black heavy weight boxing champ: A. Muhammad Ali , B. Joe Louis , C. Jack Johnson , D. Cassius Clay
C Jack Johnson
A&D same person lol B- considered the greatest boxer |
Which President officially recognized Black History Month: A. Gerald Ford B. Jimmy Carter C. Richard Nixon D. Ronald Reagan
A Gerald Ford
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What is the name of the Oldest "African- American" Mardi Gras Krewe that has been parading since 1909:
A. Krewe of Zulu B. Krewe of Rex C. Creole Wild West Krewe D. Krewe of Comus
A. Krewe Of Zulu
B- 1st to throw beads C- 1st native americans D- 1st to have floats |
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