Black History Month Mae Jemison

Who was the first African American woman to travel to space?

• Wilma Rudolph

• Diana Ross

• Mae Jemison

• Oprah Winfrey

Who created "The Earth We Share" space camp?

• Beyonce

• Maya Rudolph

• Katherine Johnson

• Mae Jemison

Who was the first female African-American astronaut?

• Mae C. Jemison

• Guion Bluford

Why was February chosen as the month to recognize the history and contributions of African Americans?

• It coincides with the birthdays of Fredrick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln

• It is the shortest month of the year

• February is the holy month of Ramadan

Who created “Negro History Week” and when did it become “Black History Month”?

• Charles G. Woodson, 1926

• Woody Charles, 1936

What month is Black History Month celebrated?

• May

• January

• February

• December

Who was the first African American woman to travel to space?

• Wilma Rudolph

• Diana Ross

• Mae Jemison

• Oprah Winfrey

Who created "The Earth We Share" space camp?

• Beyonce

• Maya Rudolph

• Katherine Johnson

• Mae Jemison

Who created “Negro History Week” and when did it become “Black History Month”?

• Charles G. Woodson, 1926

• Woody Charles, 1936

• Carter G. Woodson, 1926

• William C. Woodson, 1936

What year did Mae Jemison travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour?

• 1987

• 1992

• 1995

• 2000