Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of black people.

• True

• False

There is a museum in Washington D.C. about the history and culture of African Americans.

• False

• True

When do we celebrate Black History Month?

• in January

• in February

• in March

• in April

Why did Carter G. Woodson choose a week in February to first highlight black history?

• February was his favorite month.

• His mom's birthday is in February.

• He picked it randomly.

• Both Frederek Douglas and Abraham Lincoln have birthdays in February.

Who was Thurgood Marshall?

• The first black lawyer.

• The first black Supreme Court Justice.

• The first black president of the United States.

Civil Rights are laws to protect people and to make sure that people are treated fairly.

• True

• False

Which president officially recognized Black History Month in 1976?

• President Donald Trump

• President Barack Obama

• Abraham Lincoln

• President Gerald Ford

Which person famously refused to give up his/her seat on a segregated bus?

• President Barack Obama

• Thurgood Marshall

• Rosa Parks

• Jesse Owens

One way you can celebrate Black History Month is by learning about African Americans and their contributions to our country.

• True

• False