Black History Month Week 2- Simone Biles

Black History Month: Sports

​Today, we will highlight an influential African American in sports.

Did you know?

American sports remained largely segregated throughout the beginning of the 20th century.

Professional football started integration efforts around the 1930s, followed by the integration of professional baseball in 1950, but the fight for equality is still in progress.

Multiple Choice

Where was Simone Biles born?

• New York

• Ohio

• Florida

• Texas

Multiple Choice

What activity did she participate in?

• Swimming

• Dancing

• Gymnastics

Multiple Choice

Simone Biles was the first black woman to win what award at the world championships in 2013?

• All around

• Vault

• Dancing

Multiple Choice

Simone Biles is the most decorated female gymnast is ________ championship history!

• US

• Olympics

• World