Black History Trivia | Super Easy CRM

Black history month is that special time of year we acknowledge the contributions African Americans have made to The United States in spite of the horrific abuse we suffered at the hands of our fellow countrymen and women.

Here are some fun and challenging black history questions and answers to celebrate the achievements and contributions of black Americans. Since great men like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King already get a ton of well-deserved press, I made this quiz to highlight some of my lesser known heroes.

1.Which U.S. President appointed the first black person to the U.S. Supreme Court?

2. Who was the first black heavyweight boxing champion?

3. Who was the first black self-made millionaire?

4. What was Black History Month originally known as?

5. Why was February chosen as Black History Month?

6. In what year was the first 4-year college degree earned?

7. Which state was the first to elect an African American to the Senate?

8. True or False: Alpha Kappa Alpha is the world's oldest black female greek letter organization.

9. Which of these was the first colony to ban slavery?

10. How old was Phillis Wheatley when she became the first black female author published?