• On each Wednesday in February an African American History question or set of questions will be posted on this site.
• The first person to correctly answer the question correctly and in its entirety is the winner.
• The winner will be contacted by Dr. Lynette Sparkman-Barnes so they can claim their prize.
• Answers must be sent by completing and submitting the form below.
• After the winner is notified, the correct answer(s) will be posted for all to see.
• At the end of the month, all participants' names will be entered in a drawing for a grand prize.
• Prizes are donated from local businesses and from the UMKC community.

HAPPY SEARCHING!

Topic:  Revolutions

1)     In July 1839, this historic event led to a new ruling by the Supreme Court regarding who can fight for freedom.  What is the event?  Hint:  You can even see the movie.

2)     His name means “the opening” (French) and he led a revolt that impacted the institution of slavery around the world.  Some say this was the only successful slave uprising where the actual system/institution of slavery was overturned.  Who is he and what was the event?

Happy Searching!

Question:

Who are these people?

He was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and is a graduate of Cornell University.  He was a President of the Kansas City branch of the NAACP and served in the Missouri Legislature. 

She was the first African American female member of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Kansas.  She was a journalist for the Kansas City Call and held leadership positions in the Urban League of Kansas City.

Together, they helped establish the Local Investment Commission.  Together, they gave back to the Kansas City community and helped make a home for many UMKC students.

Answer:

Herman and Dorothy Johnson.  Forever remembered through Johnson Hall (on Oak Street).  Follow this link for more about them and their legacy to UMKC:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfWXq1brRDA

Isha Jain is the winner for week 1.   She won a gift card to Half Price Books!  Congratulations!!