115+ Black History Month Riddles
Riddle: I was swallowed by a great fish and lived in its belly for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
Riddle: I was swallowed by a great fish and lived in its belly for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
Riddle: I led the Montgomery Bus Boycott and fought for equality, my refusal to give up my seat became a legacy. Who am I?
Answer: Rosa Parks
Riddle: I was the first African American to play Major League Baseball, breaking the color barrier with courage and grace. Who am I?
Answer: Jackie Robinson
Riddle: I delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech, envisioning a world where all are equal. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to win five Grammy Awards, with songs that touched the soul. Who am I?
Answer: Beyoncé
Riddle: I was an inventor who created the traffic light, helping keep the roads safer for everyone. Who am I?
Answer: Garrett Morgan
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to receive a PhD from Yale University. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Sara Borrell Ruiz
Riddle: I defied expectations and became a successful writer, poet, and civil rights activist, known for my works like “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” Who am I?
Answer: Maya Angelou
Riddle: I refused to go to the back of the bus in 1955 and helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Who am I?
Answer: Rosa Parks
Riddle: I’m known as the "Father of Black History," and I started Black History Week in 1926. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Carter G. Woodson
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to become a self-made millionaire, earning my fortune from beauty products. Who am I?
Answer: Madam C.J. Walker
Riddle: I sang about social justice and equality, and my voice became an anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Who am I?
Answer: Nina Simone
Riddle: I was the first African American Supreme Court Justice, breaking barriers in the legal world. Who am I?
Answer: Thurgood Marshall
Riddle: I fought for racial equality and freedom through my leadership in the NAACP. Who am I?
Answer: W.E.B. Du Bois
Riddle: I was the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize for my work in non-violence and diplomacy. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Riddle: I was a trailblazer in jazz and became a cultural icon with my distinctive voice and music. Who am I?
Answer: Louis Armstrong
Riddle: I was known as “The King of Pop,” and my music touched millions worldwide with songs like “Thriller.” Who am I?
Answer: Michael Jackson
Riddle: I was a groundbreaking actress and singer, known for my incredible talent and activism, from "Carmen Jones" to "Porgy and Bess." Who am I?
Answer: Dorothy Dandridge
Riddle: I fought for justice and fairness, famously using my legal expertise in landmark civil rights cases. Who am I?
Answer: Constance Baker Motley
Riddle: I was an African American civil rights leader who gave my life for freedom and equality in the face of injustice. Who am I?
Answer: Medgar Evers
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress, paving the way for future leaders. Who am I?
Answer: Shirley Chisholm
Riddle: I created the cotton gin, revolutionizing the agricultural industry, but my invention caused mixed consequences for slaves. Who am I?
Answer: Eli Whitney
Riddle: I founded the Black Panther Party, fighting for civil rights, self-defense, and equality. Who am I?
Answer: Huey P. Newton
Riddle: I was an activist and leader in the Harlem Renaissance, influencing art, literature, and culture. Who am I?
Answer: Langston Hughes
Riddle: I was a prominent abolitionist and an influential speaker who escaped slavery to fight for freedom. Who am I?
Answer: Frederick Douglass
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to win a gold medal in the Olympics, setting a world record. Who am I?
Answer: Alice Coachman
Riddle: I was swallowed by a great fish and lived in its belly for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
Riddle: I was swallowed by a great fish and lived in its belly for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
Riddle: I was the first African American woman in space, breaking new barriers for future generations. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Mae Jemison
Riddle: I created the first successful open-heart surgery, saving countless lives with my pioneering work. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
Riddle: I’m a famous African American athlete who helped pioneer tennis with my sister Venus. Who am I?
Answer: Serena Williams
Riddle: I am a famous abolitionist and wrote a narrative that revealed the horrors of slavery. Who am I?
Answer: Harriet Jacobs
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to win an Oscar, known for my role in "Gone with the Wind." Who am I?
Answer: Hattie McDaniel
Riddle: I fought for freedom, and my name is synonymous with a “train to freedom.” Who am I?
Answer: Harriet Tubman
Riddle: I was the first African American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature, a voice for the oppressed. Who am I?
Answer: Toni Morrison
Riddle: I sang about freedom and hope with songs like “A Change is Gonna Come.” Who am I?
Answer: Sam Cooke
Riddle: I was one of the most powerful African American athletes, famous for my Olympic victories in 1936. Who am I?
Answer: Jesse Owens
Riddle: I was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for my poetry and jazz compositions. Who am I?
Answer: Claude McKay
Riddle: I invented the traffic light, helping save lives and keep order in traffic. Who am I?
Answer: Garrett Morgan
Riddle: I was a leader of the abolitionist movement, helping to end slavery in the U.S. Who am I?
Answer: Sojourner Truth
Riddle: I was the first African American man to win an Olympic gold medal. Who am I?
Answer: DeHart Hubbard
Riddle: I was a scientist and inventor, known for my contributions to the development of plant-based products. Who am I?
Answer: George Washington Carver
Riddle: I was one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, famous for my trumpet. Who am I?
Answer: Louis Armstrong
Riddle: I was a successful lawyer, diplomat, and politician, the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city. Who am I?
Answer: Carl Stokes
Riddle: I’m the famous poet who inspired the Harlem Renaissance with my unique style and voice. Who am I?
Answer: Langston Hughes
Riddle: I was an educator and advocate for women’s rights, playing a crucial role in the fight for equality. Who am I?
Answer: Mary McLeod Bethune
Riddle: I fought for civil rights and inspired people with my powerful words, often called the "Empress of the Blues." Who am I?
Answer: Bessie Smith
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to receive a PhD in psychology. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser
Riddle: I was the first African American man to play in the National Hockey League. Who am I?
Answer: Willie O'Ree
Riddle: I was a brilliant mathematician and one of the first African Americans in the field of space exploration. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Mae Jemison
Riddle: I am an influential civil rights leader, known for my passion for fighting against segregation. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Who am I?
Answer: Carol Moseley Braun
Riddle: I broke racial barriers in the boxing ring, becoming the first African American heavyweight champion. Who am I?
Answer: Jack Johnson
Riddle: I was swallowed by a great fish and lived in its belly for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
Riddle: I was swallowed by a great fish and lived in its belly for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
Riddle: I was known as the "Queen of Soul," and my voice is one of the most powerful of all time. Who am I?
Answer: Aretha Franklin
Riddle: I was a major figure in the Civil Rights Movement, a student leader who helped organize peaceful protests. Who am I?
Answer: John Lewis
Riddle: I was a leader in the African American economic movement, helping Black people thrive through business and education. Who am I?
Answer: Booker T. Washington
Riddle: I’m famous for my work in education and racial equality, and I founded a historically Black university. Who am I?
Answer: W.E.B. Du Bois
Riddle: I was a leader in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and a significant figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Who am I?
Answer: Rosa Parks
Riddle: I won a Nobel Prize in Peace for my work in ending apartheid in South Africa. Who am I?
Answer: Nelson Mandela
Riddle: I’m known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" for my early involvement in activism. Who am I?
Answer: Claudette Colvin
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to win an Oscar for a leading role. Who am I?
Answer: Halle Berry
Riddle: I was a pioneer in African American literature and the first to write about the Black experience. Who am I?
Answer: Zora Neale Hurston
Riddle: I played a major role in the abolitionist movement, speaking out for equality and freedom. Who am I?
Answer: Harriet Tubman
Riddle: I was swallowed by a great fish and lived in its belly for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
Riddle: I was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor. Who am I?
Answer: Sidney Poitier
Riddle: I was an early leader of the civil rights movement and delivered the famous “Give Us the Ballot” speech. Who am I?
Answer: A. Philip Randolph
Riddle: I was known as the "Godfather of Soul" and influenced music for generations with my powerful voice and performances. Who am I?
Answer: James Brown
Riddle: I was a pioneer in jazz music and a cultural icon, famous for my improvisational skills and trumpet playing. Who am I?
Answer: Miles Davis
Riddle: I was the first African American to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Who am I?
Answer: Chuck Berry
Riddle: I co-founded the NAACP and was an advocate for the rights of African Americans and all marginalized groups. Who am I?
Answer: W.E.B. Du Bois
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Who am I?
Answer: Lorraine Hansberry
Riddle: I was a pioneering mathematician and helped NASA launch the first successful human space missions. Who am I?
Answer: Katherine Johnson
Riddle: I helped end segregation and became the first African American to attend the University of Alabama. Who am I?
Answer: Vivian Malone
Riddle: I was known for my activism in the Harlem Renaissance, and my poetry captured the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans. Who am I?
Answer: Langston Hughes
Riddle: I was an activist and an educator who founded the first school for Black girls in the U.S. Who am I?
Answer: Charlotte Hawkins Brown
Riddle: I was a famous abolitionist, and my newspaper, “The North Star,” spread the message of freedom and equality. Who am I?
Answer: Frederick Douglass
Riddle: I am one of the first African American women to become a millionaire, known for my success in the beauty industry. Who am I?
Answer: Madam C.J. Walker
Riddle: I became the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress in 1968. Who am I?
Answer: Shirley Chisholm
Riddle: I was a pioneering African American scientist who developed hundreds of products from peanuts and other crops. Who am I?
Answer: George Washington Carver
Riddle: I was a famous abolitionist and author of the first-hand account “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.” Who am I?
Answer: Frederick Douglass
Riddle: I became the first African American woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate in 1993. Who am I?
Answer: Carol Moseley Braun
Riddle: I wrote "Invisible Man," which became an important work that addresses race and identity in America. Who am I?
Answer: Ralph Ellison
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to have a pilot’s license in the U.S. Who am I?
Answer: Bessie Coleman
Riddle: I was a famous African American civil rights leader and the first to serve as an advisor to the president. Who am I?
Answer: Bayard Rustin
Riddle: I was a brilliant author, activist, and educator known for my works in the Harlem Renaissance and beyond. Who am I?
Answer: Zora Neale Hurston
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for my play “The Wedding Band.” Who am I?
Answer: Alice Walker
Riddle: I created the first-ever "home" for African American women to help them build better futures. Who am I?
Answer: Mary McLeod Bethune
Riddle: I was an advocate for the poor and the oppressed, working to bring equality to African Americans through nonviolent action. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Riddle: I was a leading figure in the black theater movement, known for my work as a playwright and actor. Who am I?
Answer: August Wilson
Riddle: I was swallowed by a great fish and lived in its belly for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
Riddle: I was an influential leader who co-founded the Black Panther Party to protect African Americans from systemic violence. Who am I?
Answer: Huey P. Newton
Riddle: I was a famous African American woman who became the first to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Who am I?
Answer: Amelia Earhart (as an inspiration to African American women)
Riddle: I invented the electric light bulb and changed the way people live by making the night brighter. Who am I?
Answer: Thomas Edison (inspired African Americans through inventions)
Riddle: I helped lead the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Who am I?
Answer: John Lewis
Riddle: I was an educator and philanthropist who founded an institution that helped African Americans gain higher education. Who am I?
Answer: Booker T. Washington
Riddle: I made history when I became the first African American president of the United States. Who am I?
Answer: Barack Obama
Riddle: I was a famous singer and civil rights activist who used my platform to speak out against racism and injustice. Who am I?
Answer: Nina Simone
Riddle: I am remembered for my activism in health and education, fighting for equality in the midst of a segregated society. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Benjamin Carson
Riddle: I invented the first modern blood bank and saved thousands of lives in the process. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Charles Drew
Riddle: I was a prominent African American poet and social activist, known for my works that address race, identity, and the African American experience. Who am I?
Answer: Maya Angelou
Riddle: I was an African American poet and the first to have my works published during the Harlem Renaissance. Who am I?
Answer: Langston Hughes
Riddle: I was the first African American to be elected to the U.S. Congress from Ohio. Who am I?
Answer: Louis Stokes
Riddle: I was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for my leadership and fight for civil rights. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Maya Angelou
Riddle: I was a Civil Rights leader known for my peaceful protests and work for racial justice and equality. Who am I?
Answer: Rosa Parks
Riddle: I helped shape the course of American history with my focus on freedom and nonviolent resistance. Who am I?
Answer: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.