Black History Trivia

Which performing artist pictured in this photo sang "I'm Every Woman" with singer Chaka Khan?

• Celine Dion
• Whitney Houston
• Whoopi Goldberg
• Mae Jemison

Which of the following did not lead to Whitney Houston's success as a singer?

• singing in church
• singing backup for Lou Rawls
• performing on Dancing with the Stars
• being discovered by Clive Davis

This map includes the birthplace of the first African-American woman to be admitted into the astronaut training program.  Who is she?

• Mae Jemison
• Whitney Houston
• Michelle Obama
• Neil Armstrong

This gentleman was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1978.  Who is he?

• Mae Jemison
• Neil Armstrong
• Ronald McNair
• Bill Cosby

Which NFL player graduated from Fulton County's Westlake High School?

• Michael Jordan
• Matt Ryan
• Cam Newton
• Julio Jones

Who was born in Atlanta, GA and wrote the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Ronald McNair
• Ice Cube
• Barack Obama
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Which award did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?

• Nobel Peace Prize
• Oscar
• Grammy
• Humanitarian

"He became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, advising presidents and lecturing to thousands on a range of causes, including women’s rights and Irish home rule."
What overall conclusion can we draw about Frederick Douglas from the text above?

• He liked to talk to presidents.
• His time was precious.
• He was dedicated to education and helping others.
• He loved to lecture.

Which of the following persons was a civil rights lawyer and teacher before pursuing a political career?

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Ronald McNair
• Barack Obama
• Frederick Douglas

Where was Barack Obama born?

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Knoxville, TN
• San Diego, California