Understanding Black History Month

What is the primary purpose of Black History Month?

• To celebrate the achievements of all Americans

• To recognize the contributions of Black Americans

• To highlight the history of the United States

• To promote African culture

Who was one of the key figures in the establishment of Black History Month?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Carter G. Woodson

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

In what month is Black History Month celebrated in the United States?

• January

• February

• March

• April

Which of the following is a common theme celebrated during Black History Month?

• Scientific advancements

• Civil Rights Movement

• Environmental conservation

• Technology innovation

What impact did the Civil Rights Movement have on the recognition of Black History Month?

• It made it less relevant

• It increased awareness and participation

• It changed the month to March

• It had no impact

Who founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH)?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

What was the original name of Black History Month?

• African American History Month

• Negro History Week

• Black Heritage Month

• Civil Rights Month

Which U.S. president officially designated February as Black History Month starting in 1976?

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

What year did the first national Negro History Week take place?

• 1915

• 1926

• 1976

• 1980

Which two historical figures' birthdays were chosen to coincide with Negro History Week?

• Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks

• Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

• Malcolm X and Harriet Tubman

• Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois