Black History Quiz

Who established Black History Week?

• Frederick Douglass

• Abraham Lincoln

• Carter G. Woodson

• Oprah Winfrey

In what year was Black History Week first celebrated?

• 1926

• 1976

• 2023

• 1865

What is the median age of the Black or African American population in 2023?

• 25 years

• 35 years

• 45 years

• 55 years

What percentage of the Black population lives in the District of Columbia?

• 15%

• 38%

• 44%

• 51%

Which famous African American was born in Omaha, Nebraska?

• Maya Angelou

• Malcolm X

• Arthur Ashe

• Oprah Winfrey

What percentage of Black people work in management, business, science, and arts occupations?

• 17%

• 21%

• 36%

• 44%

How many Black-owned businesses are there?

• 51 million

• 194,585

• 44,872

• 229,247

What percentage of Black people work in service occupations?

• 17%

• 21%

• 36%

• 44%

Which state has 38% of its population as Black or African American?

• Nebraska

• Virginia

• Mississippi

• Missouri

What percentage of Black people work in production, transportation, and material moving occupations?

• 17%

• 21%

• 36%

• 44%