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What do you know?

October was Black History Month

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What is Black History Month? Discuss what Black History Month was about? Why is it celebrated? Did anyone go to any of the events in

Birmingham or anywhere else in the country?

As a Tutor group complete the quiz and other activities.

Return your answer sheets to Mr Richardson in the Greenwood. By 9.35am

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BHM - Quiz

Which famous black supermodel was discovered in London in 1985 – Age 15

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BHM - Quiz

How many British Players from South Asian Heritage play in the Football Leagues – this season?

8 or 10 or 12

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BHM - Quiz

Who was the first black American President?

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BHM - Quiz

The first African Americantennis star to win the US Open and Wimbledon.He won 3 grand slam competitions.

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BHM - Quiz

In 2003 this star was the first black artist to hold all top 10 USA Billboard chart positions.

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BHM - Quiz

Which of these stars won a Gold Medal at the LA games and was the first black British gold medallist ?

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BHM - Quiz

First black woman to be elected to the House of Commons.She attended Newnham College Cambridge and is the Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington

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BHM - Quiz

What did these two people do in 1992 and 1983?

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BHM - Quiz

Which “soap” did this Asian family appear in during 2003?

Hint -The family is the Ferreira Family

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BHM - Quiz

This black actress won an Oscar in 2001 for her role in “Monsters Ball”.

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BHM - Quiz

Born in Dudley, co founder of Comic Relief who is this – funny man ?

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BHM - Quiz

Which Michael Jackson music video was the first to be shown on MTV ?

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BHM - Quiz

Which Birmingham group of school children had a hit with “pass the dutchie” also played on MTV.

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BHM - Quiz

This entertainer was the first black man to host his own show on National American TV in 1956 – he had hits with “ When I fall in love “ , “Unforgettable”.

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In April 2012 this black opera singer was the first to reach No 1 in the UK Classical Album Charts.

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This footballer played for England School Boys in 1971.

This footballer was the first black player to play as a senior for the England Team (1978)

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BHM - Quiz

What year did a black jockey win the Kentucky Derby ?

1875 1925 1975

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The world’s favourite footballer.

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Ravi Desai was the first black actor to appear as a shopkeeper in which “soap” ?

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This cricketer was the first black player for England and Middlesex. (1981)

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First black best actor for his role in “ Lilies in the Field”

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First black American to win a Golf Masters in 1997

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This Birmingham born “dub poet” and author was voted in the Top 50 in 2008

Recently appeared in Peaky Blinders.

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This black singer had 7 consecutive No 1 hits, is related to Diana Ross and starred as Rachel Mirren in “The Body Guard”

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This star appeared on primetime television when the sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air launched. It stars him as a poor black cousin sent to stay in the rich white Bel-Air neighbourhood.

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BHM - Quiz

In 1981 this person became the first black woman to read the news on the BBC

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BHM Quiz

Who was known as the “Godfather of soul” ?

Famous songs include – Sex Machine, I feel good.

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BHM Quiz

Kanye West’s version of the song ‘Diamonds are Forever’ featured the original British Singer, who is she?

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Who was the first Asian presenter of Blue Peter in 1997?

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BHM Quiz

F1 Racing driver - , currently racing for Mercedes AMG.

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BHM – Hall of Fame

Who would be in your Hall of Fame?Think of 5 “black” people that have achieved something outstanding.