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Some TRIVIA in Honor of Black History Month

February is Black History Month, during which the nation celebrates the contributions of African-Americans to the national culture. How well do you know your history? Take our trivia quiz and find out!

The first one's a gimme (hint: Just look at the picture to the right). But they do get harder. Post your answers – or your own trivia question – in the comments!

1. What was the name of the African-American dockworker killed in the Boston Massacre in 1770?

2. Born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, this orator, writer and social commentator advised Abraham Lincoln on African-American issues during the Civil War. By what name is he best known?

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3. Who was the first African-American Supreme Court justice?

4. From what institution did Martin Luther King Jr. receive his doctorate?

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5. Who was the first black astronaut to perform a space walk?

We'll post the answers Thursday. Good luck!

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