Women of Black history
She refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955.
Rosa Parks
This 1960 hit by Etta James begins, “At last…”
“At Last”
Antony fell in love with this Egyptian queen
Cleopatra
This gemstone is traditionally given in engagement rings.
diamond
Valentine’s Day is named after a Christian martyr from this ancient empire.
the Roman Empire
She was the first Black woman to earn a law degree in the United States (1872)
Charlotte E. Ray
This 1956 film featured Elvis Presley’s first on-screen kiss.
What is Love Me Tender
Queen Victoria was married to this prince for over 20 years.
Prince Albert
This red organ symbol represents love.
a heart
In the 1800s, Esther Howland became known as the “Mother of the American Valentine” for popularizing these
mass-produced Valentine cards
She became the first Black woman elected mayor of Washington, D.C. in 1991.
Sharon Pratt Kelly
The 1970s love song “Let’s Stay Together” was recorded by this soul singer.
Al Green
This First Lady met her future husband while working at his father’s jewelry store.
Jackie Kennedy
The phrase “wearing your heart on your sleeve” originated from this medieval activity.
jousting or tournaments
This flying baby with a bow and arrow is a symbol of Valentine’s Day
Cupid
She delivered the Democratic response to the State of the Union in 2019 and later became Vice President.
Kamala Harris
This 1990 movie starring Julia Roberts helped popularize the song “It Must Have Been Love.”
Pretty Women
This music legend was married to Coretta Scott King.
Martin Luther King Jr
Doves are often used as a symbol of this quality in love and marriage.
Peace
This invention in the 15th century helped Valentine’s the printing press
Printing Press
She was the first Black woman to travel in space (1992).
Mae Jemison
Celine Dion sang the love theme for this 1997 blockbuster film.
Titanic
Wallis Simpson married this British king, causing him to abdicate the throne
King Edward VIII?
In Greek mythology, this goddess was associated with love and beauty.
Aphrodite
In Victorian times, people sometimes sent “vinegar valentines,” which were meant to do this.
insult or reject someone