Black History Month

Black History Month

A month for all the amazing people who helped break the color barrier!

What is Black History Month?

Black History Month is the whole of February. In February, people celebrate African American heroes and heroines who made history, like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, and many others.

Why Is It Important?

It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of Africans and African Americans. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada. Black History Month is a great way to appreciate how far we have come, from slavery to segregation to equality, and all the people who fought for equality, and suffered for equality

Poll

Who do YOU think inspires you the most?

• Martin King

• Malala Yousafzai

• Ruby Bridges

• Harriet Tubman

• Oprah Winfrey

Multiple Choice

_____ sat on a bus and refused to stand up.

• Rosa Parks

• Ruby Bridges

• Martin King

• Daniel Hale Williams

Multiple Choice

I was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. Who am I?

• Neil Armstrong

• Louis Armstrong

• Lance Armstrong

• Louis Armstreng

Open Ended

What would YOU do if you were in the predicament of segregation or slavery?

Multiple Choice

Which polio-diagnosed Olympian became the "Fastest Woman in the World?"

• Mae Jemison

• Simone Biles

• Ruby Bridges

• Wilma Rudolph