Black History Month Quiz

When is Black History Month celebrated in the United States?

• January

• February

• July

• October

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

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Carter G. Woodson

• Frederick Douglass

Why was February chosen as Black History Month?

• It is the month of the Emancipation Proclamation.

• It is the birth month of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

• It has the most days.

• It was the month of the first sit-in for Civil Rights.

What was the original name of Black History Month?

• African American History Week

• Negro History Week

• Civil Rights Remembrance Month

• Black Freedom Month

In which year did Black History Month officially become recognized by the U.S. government?

• 1926

• 1948

• 1976

• 1986

Which president officially recognized Black History Month?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Gerald Ford

• Barack Obama

Black History Month also celebrates the contributions of African Americans in which areas?

• Science

• Arts

• Politics

• All of the above

Which country besides the United States also celebrates Black History Month in February?

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• Brazil

• France

What is the purpose of Black History Month?

• To celebrate African American culture and achievements

• To remember the struggles and injustices faced by African Americans

• To educate people about the history of African Americans

• All of the above

Which theme is NOT a past theme of Black History Month?

• Black Health and Wellness

• The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity

• African Americans in Times of War

• The Future of Technology in Black Communities