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The legendary songstress was actually named Diane not Diana. Her name was, incorrectly printed as Diana, and that’s what folks started using. Another interesting fact about Diana Ross is that her neighbor growing up in Detroit was the legendary Smokey Robinson. Many also don’t know that her group, The Supremes original name was The Primettes.
What’s your favorite song or movie featuring Diana Ross?
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Happy 106th Birthday Dr. Dorothy Height!
Born on March 24, 1912, in Richmond, VA, she spent her life fighting for civil rights and women’s rights. One of Height’s major accomplishments was directing the integration of all of the YWCA’s centers in 1946. In 1957, Height became the president of the National Council of Negro Women. In 1963, Height was one of the organizers of the famed March on Washington. Ironically, she, nor any other women were allowed to speak at the march.
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Check out our 2018 Black History Quiz!! If you would like a pdf copy. Please email us. Let us know what you think about the quiz! We encourage you to first take the quiz without going on line to look up answers. We have intentionally tried to focus on lesser known black history facts to increase opportunities for learning!
Quiz has 20 questions……20 opportunities to expand your black history knowledge base! We strive for accuracy! If you have any concerns about the quiz, please let us know. Click the link below or copy and paste into your browser to take the online quiz.
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