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February is Black History month, which means that every year we remember the African-Americans who have made history—and made America what it is today—often with little recognition. Rather than discuss the most well-known facts from black history, today we're highlighting a few of the more unusual items. See if you can guess which of these statements about black history are fact, and which are fiction.
Fact or Fiction?
- In these groups:
- African-American Expats
- Blacklisted
- Famous Arians
Paul Robeson
Civil Rights Activist, Actor, Football Player, Lawyer, Singer / 1898 - 1976
Paul Robeson was an acclaimed 20th century performer known for productions like The Emperor Jones and Othello. He was also an international activist.
- In these groups:
- African-American Expats
- Famous Jazz Musicians
- Famous Geminis
Josephine Baker
Civil Rights Activist, Dancer, Singer / 1906 - 1975
Josephine Baker was a dancer and singer who became wildly popular in France during the 1920s. She also devoted much of her life to fighting racism.
Hattie McDaniel
Film Actress / 1895 - 1952
Actress and radio performer Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar in 1940, for her supporting role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Explorers
- Famous People Named Matthew
Matthew Henson
Explorer / 1866 - 1955
Matthew Henson was an African American explorer best known as the co-discoverer of the North Pole with Robert Edwin Peary in 1909.

Prince William
Famous Astronauts
Kanye West
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Liberace
Annie Oakley
I Survived

