Black History Month Origins

When was Black History Month first celebrated?

• 2000

• 1970

• 1920

• 1865

Who is known as the 'Father of Black History'?

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Carter G. Woodson

• Frederick Douglass

In what year did President Gerald Ford officially recognize Black History Month?

• 1976

• 1982

• 2000

• 1965

What event led to the creation of Black History Month?

• Black History Month was created in 1970 by the United Nations.

• The idea for Black History Month originated in the 1800s by a group of African American activists.

• The celebration of Black History Month was created in 1965 by Martin Luther King Jr.

• The celebration of Black History Month was created in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.

What is the original name of Black History Month?

• Negro History Week

• Civil Rights Celebration Month

• African American History Month

• Slavery Remembrance Month

Who founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Carter G. Woodson

• Malcolm X

Why do we celebrate Black History Month in February?

• It is celebrated to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

• It marks the end of the Civil War.

• It is the month when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

• It is the month when Martin Luther King Jr. was born.

What was the theme of the first Black History Month?

• The History of Black Europe

• The History of Black America

• The Future of Black America

• The History of White America

What is the purpose of Black History Month?

• To ignore the achievements and contributions of African Americans

• To diminish the importance of African American history

• To celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of African Americans

• To promote segregation and division among different races

How has Black History Month evolved over the years?

• It has become less significant over time

• It has always been a month-long observance

• It has evolved from a week-long celebration to a month-long observance

• It used to be a day-long celebration