Black History Trivia--Week 3
 

Note: If there is more than one question for a particular day, each question must be answered correctly to receive credit.

Monday February 12, 2007

After his personal tragedy last year, he donated his son's eyes to a transplant institute in Tampa, where they helped two patients regain their sight.

This is the man who lost his temper only once when he coached in Tampa. It came during his first year when two players blew off a public appearance at an elementary school.

He is the third person in the history of NFL to win Super Bowls as a player and a head coach.

He is one of two black coaches to go to the Super Bowl. He is the first black coach to win the Super Bowl.

1. Who is this coach?

2. Who is the other black coach that went to the Super Bowl?

Tuesday February 13, 2007

She was the first African-American woman to play in the Negro Leagues, on the men's Indianapolis Clowns team.

Who was she?

Wednesday February 14, 2007

Last year he became the first African American driver in 20 years to qualify for a cup race. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and worked for Hewlett-Packard for 16 years. Currently he is the only African American competing full time in the NASCAR circuit.

Who is he?

Thursday February 15, 2007

She was the first African American on the U.S. National gymnastics team, 1988, and on the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, 1992. She was also the first African American to win an individual Olympic medal in gymnastics, 1996. She attended the University of Maryland. She is also pursuing a career in acting, modeling and television production.

Who is this gymnast?

Friday February 16, 2007

This event got its start in Columbia, SC back in 1990. This youth led event was started to help the hungry and hurting people. Today it is a nationwide ministry. The kickoff for the fundraising is usually held in February to coincide with another national event.

1. What is the ministry that I am referring to?

2. What is the name of the church where this ministry got its start?

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