Black History Month

What year held the first Black History Month?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

What is the theme for this year's Black History Month?

• Health and Wellness

• Financial Opportunities

• Education

• Job Security

I was known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella,"I was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook. Who am I?

• Aretha Franklin

• Ella May

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Hattie McDaniel

I am a billionaire media giant and philanthropist. I am best known for hosting my own internationally popular talk show from 1986 to 2011. I also launched her own television network, OWN. Who am I?

• Michelle Jordan

• Tracey Norman

• Oprah Winfrey

• Marie Gibson

I became the first African-American congresswoman in 1968. Four years later, I became the first major-party black candidate to run for the U.S. presidency. Who am I?

• Marian Anderson

• Ruby Bridges

• Shirley Chisholm

• Tyra Banks

I was a multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" . I was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Who am I?

• Ruth Brown

• Beyonce

• Paris Jackson

• Aretha Franklin

I was a prominent African-American scientist and inventor. I am best known for the many uses I devised for the peanut. Who am I?

• George Washington Carver

• Percy Julian

• Ben Carson

• MIchael Jackson

I am known as "Air Jordan," "His Airness;". I was named "the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century," by ESPN. Who am I?

• Louis Armstrong

• Michael Jackson

• Michael Jordan

• Josh Gibson

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

I was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", I am regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Who am I?

• Kobe Bryant

• Muhammad Ali

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Michael Jordan