Black History Month

Why is February known as Black History Month in the United States?

• To commemorate the stories, achievements, and milestones of African Americans

• To celebrate national holidays

• To mark the end of winter

• To celebrate the beginning of spring

Who is considered the pioneer of the field of African American studies?

• Carter G. Woodson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Gerald Ford

• Frederick Douglas

What inspired Carter G. Woodson to co-found the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History?

• The national celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The founding of the United States

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Why was the second week of February chosen for Negro History Week?

• It encompassed the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas

• It was Carter G. Woodson's birthday week

• It was a period of low historical significance

• It was the week the Emancipation Proclamation was signed

In what year did the celebration of Black History Month officially begin?

• 1960

• 1926

• 1976

• 1980

Which president made Black History Month official?

• Carter G. Woodson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Gerald Ford

• Joe Biden

What theme did the Association for the Study of African American Life and History choose for Black History Month during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• African American Innovations

• Black Health and Wellness

• Black Economic Empowerment

• The Civil Rights Movement

What did President Joe Biden say about Black History Month?

• It is a time for celebration only

• It is a time for reflection only

• It is the smart thing to do and benefits all of us in this nation

• It should be celebrated every four years

What was the original name of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History?

• The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History

• The African American Studies Association

• The Black History Month Foundation

• The Carter G. Woodson Historical Society

What significant action did Carter G. Woodson and the ASNLH take in 1926?

• They signed the Emancipation Proclamation

• They launched Negro History Week

• They ended Negro History Week

• They founded the United States