Black History Month Quiz

Who is considered the 'father of Black history' and first set out to designate a time to promote and educate people about Black history and culture?

• Carter G. Woodson

• Frederick Douglass

• Harriet Tubman

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Why was February chosen as Black History Month?

• It was randomly selected.

• It aligns with the end of the Civil War.

• It is the shortest month of the year.

• It coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

What year did Negro History week become Black History Month?

• 1915

• 1926

• 1963

• 1976

Which former slave was a prominent leader in the abolitionist movement and had a birthday in the second week of February?

• Booker T. Washington

• Frederick Douglass

• Sojourner Truth

• Harriet Tubman

What is the theme for Black History Month in 2024?

(You will need to click on the other link to find the answer to this question)

• Black Resistance

• African Americans and the Arts

• Black Health & Wellness

• African Americans and the Vote