This person founded the association for the study of African American Life and History on September 9, 1915.

What is the abolitionist movement?

President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in what year?

Who said this? “I don’t want a black history month. Black history is American history”.

This person was the first African American to become the conductor and musical director of the New Jersey Symphony in 1968.

This President officially recognized Black History month.

This was founded in 1940 under the guidance of Thurgood Marshall in order to fight for justice for African Americans.

The NAACP was founded in what year?

Who said this? “Black history month should be celebrated everyday. It’s a month that’s kind of sad to me, because I am reminded of the struggle that people before us had to go through for us to be able to live comfortably today”.

This person was the first African-American to win an individual gold medal in the Winter Olympics .

The second week of February was chosen to be National African American week in 1915 to collide with who’s birthday?

This organization was founded on February 12, 1909. It is the nation’s largest, and most widely recognized civil rights organization.

Bernard Harris Jr. became the first African American to walk in space in what year?

Who said this? “If you only think of me during black history month, I must be failing as an educator and as an astrophysicist”.

Frank E. Peterson Jr. was named the first black general in the marine corps in what year?

Who was a national leader of the abolitionist movement?

In what year was the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation founded.

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress on what date?

Who said this? “Black history month must be more than just a month of remembrance; it should be a tribute to our history and reminder of the work that lies in the months and years ahead”.

This person was the the first African American to serve in the United states senate and congress.

This president officially ended slavery in 1863.

This is America's oldest and largest civil rights organization. It was formed in New York City by white and black activists, partially in response to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the country

This was the day that black history became a full month celebration

Who said this? “This being black history month I would like to ask people to celebrate the similarities and not focus on the differences between people of color and not of color”.

He was the first African American head coach to win a super bowl.