Black Women in History
Nicknamed "The Moses of her people" for rescuing roughly 70 enslaved people on the Underground Railroad
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Known for her unique earthy aesthetic and her album named "Ctrl"
Who is SZA?
Sitcom that follows four Black women living and working in New York City and stars Tracee Ellis Ross
What is Girlfriends?
Type of hairstyle that involves braiding hair close to the scalp
The first black female vice president
Kamala Harris
At six years old, she became the first African American child to attend the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1960
Who is Ruby Bridges?
Her fanbase is known as the "BeyHive" and she rose to fame as the lead singer of the group Destiny's Child
Who is Beyoncé?
Actress that played Moesha Mitchell on the sitcom Moesha
Who is Brandy Norwood?
Place that is famous for selling beauty products, hair accessories, and essentials in Black communities
The beauty supply store/shop
Grammy-winning singer who founded Fenty Beauty, a company praised for its inclusivity
Who is Rihanna?
American poet, civil rights activist, essayist, and memoirist who wrote "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"
Who is Maya Angelou?
Nigerian singer-songwriter who became an international prominence after being featured on Wizkid's 2020 single "Essence"
Who is Tems?
TV show that is a spinoff of the show "Black-ish" that follows the life of Zoe as she navigates her college experience
What is Grown-ish?
The day that celebrates African-American freedom on June 19th
What is Juneteenth?
Nicknamed the "Bayou Barbie, she played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins and LSU Tigers. Currently in the WNBA, playing for the Atlanta Dream
Who is Angel Reese?
Built a pioneering hair care empire to become one of America's first self-made female millionaires
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Multiple Grammy-winning artist who performed the hit song "I Will Always Love You"
Who is Whitney Houston?
Comedy TV show that follows the lives of teachers at a predominantly black elementary school, written by Quinta Brunson
What is Abbott Elementary?
Night cap that protects hair during sleep
What is a bonnet?
American attorney and author who served as the first African American First Lady of the United States
Who is Michelle Obama?
Became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968
Who is Shirley Chisom?
American singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer who sung on the hit cover "Killing Me Softly" in a group named the Fugees
Who is Lauryn Hill?
Actress known for writing and producing the hit TV show "Insecure"
Issa Rae
The four sororities of the Divine Nine
What are Alpha Kappa Alpha incor., Sigma Gamma Rho incor., Delta Sigma Theta incor, and Zeta Phi Beta incor.
American host and media personality known for her daytime TV gossip show and catchphrase "How you doin?"
Who is Wendy Williams?