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 _________ represents resilience or never giving up!

The color _________ represents blood of the innocent Black lives lost though out history!

The color _________ represents optimism or hope, justice and equality!

The color _________ represents Africa’s greenery and natural resources!