2023 Moments in Black History Challenge!

I am known as the "Father of Black History." Who am I?

• Booker T. Washington

• Carter Woodson

• Jan Ernst Matzeliger

• Jackie Robinson

I broke the color barrier and paved the way for more diversity in the MLB Association. In 1962, I was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Who am I?

• Booker T. Washington

• Carter Woodson

• Jan Ernst Matzeliger

• Jackie Robinson

At the age of 19, I moved to Philadelphia and invented the shoe lasting machine. My invention allowed shoes to be mass produced at a lower cost. So you can thank me for the shoes that you are wearing. Who am I?

• Booker T. Washington

• Carter Woodson

• Jan Ernst Matzeliger

• Jackie Robinson

I focused on improving the lives of blacks through continued education and entrepreneurship. I was the first African-american to be depicted on the United States postage stamp in 1941. Who am I?

• Booker T. Washington

• Carter Woodson

• Jan Ernst Matzeliger

• Jackie Robinson

I invented the first bloodmobile refrigerated truck that transported stored blood to various locations needed. Who am I?

• Dr. Charles Drew

• Muhammad Ali

• Oprah Winfrey

• Kamala Harris

I returned to the South more that 19 times and rescued more that 300 slaves. Who am I?

• Sheryl Swoopes

• Dr. Mae Jamison

• Harriet Tubman

• Shirley Chisholm

The color (a)   represents resilience or never giving up!

The color (a)   represents blood of the innocent Black lives lost though out history!

The color (a)   represents optimism or hope, justice and equality!

The color (a)   represents Africa’s greenery and natural resources!