Where can I find Black history facts?
Resources like BlackPast.org, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the Library of Congress are great ways to expand on your knowledge as well as learn little-known Black history facts to further your understanding of African American culture.
What are some fun facts about Black History Month?
Here are a few interesting facts about Black History Month:
- Black History Month Wasn’t Always A Month.
- Black History Month Was Founded in 1915.
- Not Every Country Celebrates Black History Month in February.
- There Is A Reason We Celebrate BHM in February.
- Black History Month Has Different Themes.
Did you know for Black history?
34 Facts About Black History That You Might Not Know
- Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United States.
- The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” became the first commercially successful rap record.
- The practice of vaccinations was brought to America by a slave.
Who is important Black history?
These pioneering figures deserve to be celebrated. When it comes to pioneers in African American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Muhammad Ali are often mentioned—and rightfully so.
Who are some Black heroes?
5 Black History Heroes Every Student Should Know
- Martin Luther King Jr.: Before He Changed the World. You know Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer.
- Barbara Johns: Teen Civil Rights Crusader.
- Katherine Johnson: Space Hero.
- Claudette Colvin: True Teen Warrior for Desegregation.
Who is the richest Black?
According to the 2021 Forbes ranking of the world’s billionaires, Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote had a net worth of $11.5 billion and was the world’s richest black man….
- Aliko Dangote, $16.1 billion.
- Mike Adenuga, $4.7 billion.
- Patrice Motsepe, $2.9 billion.
- Oprah Winfrey, $2.8 billion.
- Mo Ibrahim, $1.1 billion.