COA | Black History  Month- Quiz Bowl - Youth Study Guide Volume I is a comprehensive educational resource designed to provide learners with a well-rounded, fact-based understanding of African and African American history. It spans key eras from ancient African civilizations and global African geography to enslavement, emancipation, Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement, and contemporary contributions. The guide highlights the lives and legacies of influential leaders, innovators, educators, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs, ensuring that Black history is presented not as a single narrative, but as a rich and interconnected global story. Each section is structured to build historical literacy, critical thinking, and cultural awareness through clearly written questions and verified answers.

Developed for students, educators, families, and community programs, the study guide emphasizes accuracy, depth, and accessibility. It is suitable for individual study, classroom instruction, quiz bowls, and intergenerational learning experiences. By centering achievement, resilience, innovation, and community leadership, the guide supports a fuller understanding of American and world history while affirming the enduring impact of people of African descent. Ultimately, this study guide serves as both a learning tool and a reference resource that encourages inquiry, pride, and lifelong engagement with Black history.