Find The “Firsts” Black History Quiz

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Did you find the “first” in Black History this week? Check your answers below.

1. First African American Senator
   • Answer: Hiram Revels
2. First African American NFL Quarterback
   • Answer: Wille Thrower
3. First African American NASA Astronaut
   • Answer: Guion Stewart Bluford, Jr.
4. First African American NBA Player
   • Answer: Earl Lloyd
5. First African American to earn a Doctorate
   • Answer: W.E.B. DuBois
6. First African American Greek-Lettered Sorority
   • Answer: Alpha Kappa Alpha
7. First American Female Self-Made Millionaire
   • Answer: Madame C.J. Walker
8. First African American Miss USA
   • Answer: Carole Gist
9. First African American Female Pilot
   • Answer: Bessie Coleman