Black History Month

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  1. 4. Who planned the first celebration of African American accomplishments?
  2. 7. Who was the first African American woman to win an Oscar?
  3. 8. Who was the first female African American to win an Olympic Gold medal?
  4. 11. Who was the first African American man in space?
  5. 13. Who was the first African American to play in the NBA?
  6. 15. Who was the first African American female in Congress?
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  1. 1. Who is the first African American to receive a medical degree?
  2. 2. Who is the first licensed African American Nurse in the US?
  3. 3. Who was the first African American to win a Grammy?
  4. 5. Who is the first African American President of the US?
  5. 6. Who is the first Black female transplant surgeon?
  6. 9. What month do we celebrate Black History?
  7. 10. Who was the first licensed African American pilot?
  8. 12. Who was the first African American general in the US Army?
  9. 14. Which US president extended this celebration through the entire month?