Black History Bingo

By Meredith Curtis

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Black History Bingo Today, we will play Black History Bingo, but instead of calling out the name of the man or woman, clues will be given so you know which man or woman it is.

Materials Needed:

Black History Bingo Cards, 1 per child (I print the bingo cards single-sided on cardstock and laminate) Buttons or coins to use as markers Clues for the Black History Men & Women

Directions:

Pass out 1 Black History Bingo Card and a handful of buttons or coins to each student.

Cut out the Clues on the next page, fold them, put them in a bowl, and choose 1 clue at random.

Mom or Co-op Teacher calls out one clue at a time. As the clue is called out, students put a button, or coin, on the person on the card.

The first one to get a horizontal, diagonal, or vertical line of 5 people or 4 people with the FREE space wins the game.

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Meet the Men & Women Alveda King (b. 1951) is a pro-life activist. She has served as a state representative in the Georgia House of Representatives and is a Fox News

Channel contributor. Alveda is the niece of Martin Luther King, Jr. and

daughter of Alfred Daniel William King who fought for Civil Rights at his brother’s side. Alveda’s mom almost aborted her so she could continue

on in college, but was persuaded to keep Alveda alive. Alveda herself had two

abortions before she was born again in 1983. Since then she has lobbied on behalf of unborn babies across the United States believing they have the Civil Right to Live!

Barak Hussein Obama II (b. 1961) is the first African American President

of the United States, serving two terms as the 44th President. After

graduating from Columbia University and Harvard Law School, he taught at Chicago Law School. Before becoming President, Obama served as a

Illinois state senator and in the US Senate. With strong socialist leanings,

Obama promoted socialized medicine (Obama Care), same-sex marriage, gun control, and welfare spending. Barak married Michelle Robinson in 1992 and they have been

blessed with two beautiful daughters.

Benjamin Solomon Caron, Sr. (b. 1951) made medical history as a

neurosurgeon before becoming 17th United Secretary of Housing and Urban Development since 2017 under President Trump. Raised by a

single mom who encouraged education, he ended up graduating from

Yale University and University of Michigan Medical School. A devout Christian and Republican, Ben Carson takes a strong stand for conservative values like

protection of the unborn, hard work, and strong families. He is married to Candy and they have 3 children.

Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) established Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in 1881 and led the school until his death. The college started

out in a local church. Under his oversight, the students built the buildings

themselves on a former plantation. Tuskegee students learned trades and academics so they could make it in the strange world they found

themselves in—freed from slaves, but not accepted as equals. Born into slavery, Booker worked in the coal mines of West Virginia earning enough money to pay for his

education at Hampton Institute, followed by Wayland Seminary. A devout Christian,

Booker T. Washington put Jesus at the center of Tuskegee and put his faith into practice. He was a sought-after speaker and author. He believed the way to being

accepted as equals was through education and having a trade. He helped start the

National Negro Business League.

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Clarence Thomas (b. 1948) is the second African American judge to serve

on the Supreme Court. Born into poverty as a descendant of slaves, he was

raised to believe in God, hard work, and education. A graduate of Yale Law School, he practiced law in a private practice, as well as serving in different

government positions. Clarence Thomas was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1990 and the following

year joined the Supreme Court. He is one of the most conservative justices on the

Supreme Court because he doesn’t believe judges should make laws, but rather uphold them.

Candace Amber Owens Farmer (b. 1989) is a conservative commentator and political activist. She is had a sudden shift in her political views in

2017 changing overnight from a socialist-leaning liberal to a conservative. She hosts The Candace Owens Show at Prager U where she stands for

conservative issues such as pro-life, Constitutional rights, and common

sense economics. She is married to George Farmer, son of a British peer.

Colin Luther Powell (b. 1937) is a retired and highly-decorated four-star

general in the United States Army. He has served under both President Bushes as National Security advisor)1987-1989), Commander of the US

Army Forces Command (1989), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993). He is the only Jamaican-American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of

Staff. He was the 65th Secretary of States under President George W. Bush from 2001

to 2005, the first black man to serve in that position. A devout Episcopalian, he is married to Alma. God has blessed them with three children.

Condoleezza Rice (b. 1954) has the honor of being the first female African American Secretary of State, serving under President George W. Bush.

Though she originally wanted to major in music, Condi changed directions and earned her doctorate from the University of Denver in International

Studies and worked at the state department in the 1970s. After serving as

provost at Stanford University, she served on the National Scrutiny Council under President George H.W. Bush. In 2000, she joined the younger Bush’s administration as

National Security Advisor, becoming Secretary of State in 2005.

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Wellington (1899-1974) was a popular composer,

pianist, and jazz conductor. He played many times at the Cotton Club in

Harlem, NY and people came from all over to hear him and his orchestra play. He is remembered for his innovation with jazz, as well as his winning

personality onstage. The son of musicians, Duke Ellington left his mark on the world of music and people today still enjoy listening to him play.

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George Washington Carver (1860s-1943) is remembered as a scientist

who promoted the use of peanuts and sweet potatoes, as well as techniques to improve soil for farming. Born a slave, he was raised as a

son by his former masters after slavery was abolished. They taught him to read and write. He gave his heart to Jesus when he was 10 years old and

loved the Lord for the rest of his life. He pursued education, eventually majoring in

botany at Iowa State Agricultural College. George Was called to Tuskegee University to head up its Agricultural Department where he spent the next 27 years of his life. He

spent the last 20 years raising money for Tuskegee and promoting racial harmony.

Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) was a conductor on the Underground

Railroad. She escaped from her slave owners and then made many

missions to rescue other slaves taking them from safe house to safe house all the way to the north, and later to Canada when the law required slaves

to be returned to their former owners. She worked as a cook, nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army during the Civil War.

James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (1913-1980) was a runner and long jumper who set 3 world records and won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Summer

Olympics in Berlin, Germany. His amazing strength and speed disproved

Hitler’s lies of Aryan supremacy in a single day! One of the great athletes of all time, Jesse was the youngest of 10 children who took whatever job he

could to help the family out. His junior high track coach encouraged him in track and field. He also met his wife Gloria in junior high.

Martin Luther King Jr. (1957-1968) was a minister who was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent activism. He is best remembered for his role

in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1968. He led the Montgomery

Bus Boycott in 1955, nonviolent protests in Birmingham in 1963, and helped organize the March on Washington in 1963 and the Selma to

Washington marches. He is remembered for his tireless devotion to Civil Rights and his amazing “I Have a Dream” speech about all people being equal and color blind when it

comes to race. He won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. I’m sorry to tell you that he was

assassinated in 1968.

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (b. 1962) is known as the greatest basketball player

that ever lived, as well as being an all-around athlete. His athletic prowess made him millions by marketing products in addition to his salary playing

for the Chicago Bulls. Michael is father to five and grandfather to one. In addition to endorsing products, he has appeared in a cartoon and written

several books.

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Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (b. 1964) is the first African American

First Lady, the wife of President Obama. She is a lawyer, writer, and university administrator. A dedicated student, she graduated from

Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Michelle has supported government relief programs, same-sex marriage, abortion, and Civil Rights.

She is respected all over the world as a woman who boldly defends her beliefs.

Oprah Gail Winfrey (b. 1954) is a famous talk show host, producer, and

political activist. She was the richest African American in the 20th Century.

Born to a poor single mom, Oprah overcame a very difficult childhood to become a co-anchor on the local news. Soon she was a talk show host

winning guests and listeners with her winsome, caring personality and

communication skills. She has been very generous with her money, giving to a wide variety of charitable causes.

Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) was sold into slavery and transported to

America. A kindly couple who had no children of their own bought her,

adopted her, and raised her as their own daughter. They taught her to read and write. They also led her to Christ who changed her life! She loved

Jesus! Her poems are beautiful and inspirational! In fact, she is the first

African American woman to publish a book of poetry in Colonial America.

Rosa Parks (1913-2005) is remembered for refusing to give up her bus east in the “colored section” to a white man. She was promptly arrested

and the NAACP challenged her arrest in court as a way to come against

the segregation laws in Alabama and the rest of the South. Rosa became an instant icon all over the world for resisting unfair segregation laws. At

the time, though, Mrs. Parks paid a price for her civil disobedience by losing her job

and receiving death threats for many years. She was a brave woman! When Rosa married Raymond Parks, a member of the NAACP, in 1932, she was drawn into the

Civil Rights Movement.

Samuel George “Sammy” Davis Jr. (1925-1990) started as a vaudeville

performer and emerged as a well-loved singer, actor, and performer. He served in the US Army in World War II. After his talent became known, he

was transferred to the Special Services Branch where he got to perform

for the troops. He danced, sang, acted, and performed in all kinds of places: nightclubs, TV, movies, and the stage. He became a member of the “Rat Pack”

in 1959 with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. In 1954, he became Jewish.

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Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) was the first African American to serve on

the Supreme Court. He founded the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fun and argued the landmark case Brown vs. the Board of Education before the Supreme Court. He was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Kennedy in 1961. He learned to love law as a little boy.

His father would take Thurgood and his brother to see court cases at the

courthouse. Afterward, they would discuss the cases together. Thurgood married Vivian in 1929 and after her death, married Cecelia Suyat. He has two sons.

Tiger Woods (b. 1975) is a professional golfer who has won the world championships numerous times and is considered one of the greatest

golfers of all time. He was the PGA Player of the Year 11 times and holds

the record for having the most career major wins and career PGA Tour wins. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 by

President Donald Trump. His father was a military man, but golf was his passion and he introduced Tiger to golf at the age of 2. By the time he was 11, Tiger beat his Dad

for the first time. Tiger has 2 sons and is currently divorced from their mother.

Timothy Eugene Scott (b. 9/19/65) is a United States Senator from South

Carolina, the first black Senator from South Carolina. A Republican, Tim

Scott started his political career serving on the Charleston Country council. His next step was the South Carolina General Assembly where he

served from 2009 to 2011. He served in the USA House of Representatives from South Carolina’s 1st congressional district from 2011 to 2013. Though Tim Scott

grew up in poverty with a single mom who worked 16-hour days, Tim and his brothers

grew up to live successful lives. Tim is a devout Christian who owns an insurance agency and works as a financial advisor.

Dr. Voddie Baucham is a pastor and homeschool dad. He and his wife Bridget have nine children. He has pastored in Texas, spoken at many

conferences, and lectured at seminaries. Now, he is Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. His specialty is

apologetics and relating the Bible to culture. He speaks on topics such

as biblical manhood/womanhood, marriage, family, historicity of the Bible, resurrection of Christ, and classical apologetics issues.

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (1963-2012) was a singer with an amazing vocal range and beautiful voice. She started singing in the church

gospel choir and had her first number one album in 1985. Born into an entertainment industry family, she rubbed shoulders with all kinds of

stars growing up. Here biggest hits were “The Greatest Love of All,”

“Saving It All For You,” “Didn’t We Almost Have it All,” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go.” She was married to singer Bobby Brown from 1992 to 2007.

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He was an entertainer who was part of the “Rat Pack.” (Sammy Davis Jr)

She was a singer with an amazing vocal range and beautiful voice. (Whitney Houston)

He is a pastor and homeschool dad. (Voddie Baucham)

She refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man, defending her personhood.

(Rosa Parks)

She was the first African American to publish a book of poetry in Colonial America.

(Phillis Wheatley)

She is a famous talk show host, political activist, and the richest African American of

the 20th Century. (Oprah Winfrey)

She was the first African American First Lady. (Michelle Obama)

He was the first African American President. (Barak Obama)

He was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court. (Thurgood

Marshall)

He is the second African American to serve on the Supreme Court. (Clarence

Thomas)

He was the first Black Senator from South Carolina. (Tim Smith)

He is a professional golfer who has won the world championships numerous times

and is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. (Tiger Woods)

He is known as the greatest basketball player that ever lived, as well as being an all-

around athlete. (Michael Jordan)

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He is remembered as a Civil Rights Activist and for his “I Have a Dream” speech.

(Martin Luther King)

She was the first African American Woman Secretary of State. (Condoleezza Rice)

He was a popular composer, pianist, and jazz conductor. (Duke Wellington)

He was the first African American Secretary of State. (Collin Powell)

She is a conservative commentator and political activist who hosts a talk show on

Prager U. (Candace Owens)

He is remembered as a scientist who promoted the use of peanuts and sweet potatoes

and headed the Department of Agriculture at Tuskegee University. (George

Washington Carver)

She was a conductor on the Underground Railroad and a spy during the Civil War.

(Harriet Tubman)

He was a runner and long jumper who set 3 world records and won 4 gold medals at

the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. (Jesse Owens)

He established Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in 1881 and led the school until his

death. (Booker T. Washington)

She is is a pro-life activist and niece of Martin Luther King. (Alveda King)

He made medical history as a neurosurgeon before becoming 17th United Secretary of

Housing and Urban Development. (Ben Carson)

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About the Author Meredith Curtis, a pastor’s wife and homeschooling mom of five children, leads worship, mentors ladies, and, sometimes, even cooks dinner. Her passion is to equip people to love Jesus, raise godly children, and change the world around them with the power of the Gospel. “Lives are changed in the context of relationships,” Meredith often says, as well as, “Be a world changer! Raise world changers!” She enjoys speaking to small and large groups.

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