Black History Month and African Heritage Month Quiz

To celebrate Black History Month and African Heritage Month, PSAC Atlantic’s Regional Council Human Rights Committee invites you to participate in this quiz.

Participants will be entered in a draw for prizes!

1. Who is widely recognized as the first Black Canadian elected to the House of Commons of Canada?

2. In what year did Black History Month officially become recognized in Canada?

• 1962
• 1975
• 1979

3. Viola Desmond, often referred to as Canada's Rosa Parks, is known for challenging racial segregation in what type of establishment?

4. Which Canadian province was the first to officially recognize Black History Month?

• Ontario
• Manitoba
• British Columbia

5. The Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses, helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom in Canada. Which city was a prominent destination for these freedom seekers?

• Montreal
• Toronto
• Kingston

6. Who was the first Black woman to be appointed as a federal cabinet minister in Canada?

7. The Hogan's Alley Society works to preserve the history of a historic Black community in which Canadian city?

8. Lincoln Alexander, the first Black Canadian Member of Parliament and federal cabinet minister, also served as the Lieutenant Governor of which province?

• Nova Scotia
• Manitoba
• Ontario

9. What famous Black Canadian singer, often referred to as "Canada's First Lady of Blues," achieved international acclaim for her vocal talent?

10. The Nova Scotia Government posthumously issued an apology and pardoned this African Nova Scotian in 2010, over 60 years after being wrongfully convicted of a crime. Who was it

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