How Much Do You Know About African American History?

There are many smart people, but few geniuses about their own history. Take time out and learn about who you are and where you come from the results are amazing.

Do you know where you are going? Because if you don't know your past you can't get to your future. It is imperative my black people that we first find ourselves then unite in order to form a stronger people.

Created by: kels
  1. Who was Jackie Robinson?
  2. Who were the members of the singing group "The Supremes"?
  3. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois wanted Black to do what?
  4. Wilma Rudolph won three Gold Medals for what?
  5. What lead African American actor won an Academy Award as Best Actor for his role in Lillies of the Field?
  6. On August 28, 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Delivered his memorable speech, "I Have a Dream," where?
  7. On February 21, 1965, what city was Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) assassinated in?
  8. In what city/cities did the race riot that lasted for five days, August 11-15, 1965 occur?
  9. What is the name of the black self-defense group aimed at getting revolutionary changes in America's policies and was formed by such leaders as Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and Fred Hampton?
  10. What University established its first Afro-American Studies program which set the stage for similar programs at other universities across the country in 1969?

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