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Black History Bowl Questions 154-162
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was the Civil Rights Act of 1957 significant? | It was the first civil rights bill passed by congress since reconstruction. |
| How many years did Thurgood Marshall serve on the Supreme Court? | 24 years |
| What was the date of the 1st Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday? | January 20, 1986 |
| Juneteeth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the date Union soldiers reached Galveston, TX & freed enslaved peoples. President Joe Biden made it a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. On what date did the 1st "Juneteenth celebration take place? | June 19, 1865 |
| In June 2015, she became the 1st African-American female Principal Dancer in the prestigious American Ballet Theatre's then 75-year history. | Misty Copeland |
| Known as a great jazz composer & pianist. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969. One of his most popular songs included "It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing". Name him. | Duke Ellington |
| A poet, songwriter, activist, educator and diplomat who wrote the highly regarded song "Lift Every Voice and Sing." | James Weldon Johnson |
| She is considered the most famous jazz vocalist of the 20th century. Her most controversial song, "Strange Fruit," was a protest against lynching. | Billie Holiday |
| This tenor saxophone player is considered the most innovative jazz musician of his generation. Among his most memorable and influential compositions is "A Love Supreme." | John Coltrane |
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