1. October was Black History Month 1

2.  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 2

3.  Which famous black supermodel was discovered in London in 1985 – Age 15 3

4.  How many British Players from South Asian Heritage play in the Football Leagues – this season?  8 or 10 or 12 4

5.  Who was the first black American President? 5

6. The first African American tennis star to win the US Open and Wimbledon. He won 3 grand slam competitions. 6

7. In 2003 this star was the first black artist to hold all top 10 USA Billboard chart positions. 7

8. 8 Which of these stars won a Gold Medal at the LA games and was the first black British gold medallist ?

9. 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 9

10. 10 What did these two people do in 1992 and 1983?

11.  Which “soap” did this Asian family appear in during 2003?  Hint -The family is the Ferreira Family 11

12.  This black actress won an Oscar in 2001 for her role in “Monsters Ball”. 12

13.  Born in Dudley, co founder of Comic Relief who is this – funny man ? 13

14.  Which Michael Jackson music video was the first to be shown on MTV ? 14

15.  Which Birmingham group of school children had a hit with “pass the dutchie” also played on MTV. 15

16. 16  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”.

17. 17  In April 2012 this black opera singer was the first to reach No 1 in the UK Classical Album Charts.

18. 18 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)

19. 19  What year did a black jockey win the Kentucky Derby ?  1875  1925  1975

20.  The world’s favourite footballer. 20

21. 21  Ravi Desai was the first black actor to appear as a shopkeeper in which “soap” ?

22.  This cricketer was the first black player for England and Middlesex. (1981) 22

23. 23  First black best actor for his role in “ Lilies in the Field”

24.  First black American to win a Golf Masters in 1997 24

25.  This Birmingham born “dub poet” and author was voted in the Top 50 in 2008  Recently appeared in Peaky Blinders. 25

26. 26  This black singer had 7 consecutive No 1 hits, is related to Diana Ross and starred as Rachel Mirren in “The Body Guard”

27. 27  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.

28. 28  In 1981 this person became the first black woman to read the news on the BBC

29.  Who was known as the “Godfather of soul” ?  Famous songs include – Sex Machine, I feel good. 29

30.  Kanye West’s version of the song ‘Diamonds are Forever’ featured the original British Singer, who is she? 30

31.  Who was the first Asian presenter of Blue Peter in 1997? 31

32.  F1 Racing driver -, currently racing for Mercedes AMG. 32

33. Who would be in your Hall of Fame? Think of 5 “black” people that have achieved something outstanding. 33