When someone shows you who they are, believe them – the first time" -
is an American billionaire businesswoman, co-founder of BET, and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts. Attended Proviso East in Maywood.
Shelia Johnson
Her birthday was March 25th. Known as the Queen of Soul.
Aretha Franklin
This supermodel is the creator America's Next Top Model
Tyra Banks
An American engineer, physician, and astronaut, and the first Black woman to travel to space.
Dr. Mae C. Jeminson
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change...I'm changing the things I cannot accept"
Angela Davis
Creator of the Own Network
Oprah Winfrey
Known as the Queen of Rock! Anna Mae Bullock is
Tina Turner
Portrayed Tina Turner in What's Love Got To Do With It
Angela Bassett
An attorney, philanthropist, and the first African American First Lady of the United States.
Michelle Obama
I ain't got no n****. And no n**** ain't got me
GloRilla
Educator; Journalist; Activist. Chicago Housing Project was named after her. She shed light on lynching.
Ida B. Wells
Sang a Dolly Pardon song and is known as The Voice
Whitney Houston
The mother from the Cosby Show is
Phylicia Rashad
A writer, poet, and civil rights activist.
Maya Angelou
And I am telling you! I'm not going!
Jennifer Holiday/Hudson
First Black Female Millionaire. Known for her haircare products.
Madam CJ Walker
Her birthday was March 23rd and she hails from the South Side of Chicago. She is every woman!
Chaka Khan
Known for various roles, Moderator of The View, and is known for saying "you told Harpo to beat me"?
Whoopi Goldberg
The first African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Shirley Chisholm
"Don't let nobody play in your hair"!
Every Black Mama
First Female Vice President in the US
Kamala Harris
Known as the Queen of Hip Hop and Soul
Mary J. Blige
Hey Professor Oglevee, Queens of Comedy, has a beef with Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey
Mo'Nique
Former RMS Assistant Principal. Principal of McKinley Elementary School
Ms. Swilley