Black History Trivia--Week 2

Monday February 5, 2007

In 1915 this city was headquarters to the newly revived Ku Klux Klan. This city is also home to a national historic site including the King Center for Social Justice and the Ebenezer Baptist Church. What city am I?

The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombings took place here. This is also the birthplace of our current Secretary of State.
What city am I?  

Once known as one of the most musically creative cities in the U.S., this city was home a class of light-skinned blacks called Creoles. In 2005, when the levees breached, nearly 80% of the city was submerged by the flooding.
What city am I?  

Tuesday February 6, 2007

This city houses a memorial for the leader of the underground railroad. This city also houses a memorial for the first all black regiment of union solders.
What city am I?  

The nation of Islam was founded here in 1930. Motown records got its start here.
What city am I?  

This city was a major stop for runaway Southern slaves. By 1960 the city had a majority black population Today it is one of the largest and most prominent black-dominated communities in the United States.
What city am I?  

Wednesday February 7, 2007

This neighborhood was the political and cultural center of black America life in the 20th century. By 1960 it had been abandoned by middle class blacks leaving behind a poor community. The area is currently undergoing a revival.
What city am I?  

Home to the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
What city am I?

In 1955 bus boycotts took place here. The 1965 march from Selma ended here.
What city am I?

Thursday February 8, 2007

Decipher the cryptogram to reveal the answer at the bottom of the page.

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Black History Month Cryptogram (35 KB)

Friday February 9, 2007

She was the leader of the underground railroad.
Who am I?

This South Carolina city was captured by the first all black regiment of union soldiers.
What city am I?

This person was elected Governor of Alabama four times and ran for U.S. President four times. He is best known for his pro-segregation attitude.
Who am I?

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