Who was the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

• A. Martin Luther King Jr.
• B. Ralph Bunche
• C. Barack Obama
• D. Malcolm X

Answer: (B)

The first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize was Ralph Bunche. He received the award in 1950 for his mediating efforts in the Arab-Israeli conflict, particularly for his role in the 1949 armistice agreements. Bunche made significant contributions to peace and diplomacy, becoming the first Black individual to be awarded this prestigious honor, which highlighted the importance of his work and the recognition of African-American contributions to global peace efforts.

Other notable figures associated with the Nobel Peace Prize, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama, received the award later, reflecting their own significant contributions to civil rights and peace, but Ralph Bunche was the pioneer in this context. Malcolm X, while a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, even though his influence was substantial in advocating for African-American rights and social justice.