Black Girl Magic Jeopardy

ATHLETES

100

I am the second-highest paid female athlete in 2015 earning $11.6 million in prize money and $13 million from endorsements. In December 2015 I was named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated magazine. I am also in a Beyoncé video.

I am Serena Williams

200

I am the first African American woman in Olympic history to become the individual all-around champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and team competitions

I am Gabby Douglas

300

I became the first African American swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal with my record setting performance in the 2016 Rio games. Who said black people can't swim....

I am Simone Manuel

400

I am considered the “fastest woman of all time” and set the record for the 100 and 200 meters in 1988

I am Delorez Florence “Flo-Jo” Griffith Joyner

500

In 2014,I showed the world how to “throw like a girl” when I became the first woman to pitch a shutout in Little League World Series. I was the first African-American woman to even play in the tournament, and her performance landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated—no Little Leaguer has ever earned that coveted spot.

I am Mo’ne Davis

INVENTORS/EDUCATION

100

I’m known for inventing the pressing comb and other hair products. I was the first African-American woman millionaire, and my business was inspired by St. Louis’s own, Annie Malone.

I am Madame CJ Walker

200

I was an American educator and life rights leader best known for starting a private school for African-American students in Daytona Beach, Florida.

I am Mary McCleod Bethune

300

I invented the Ironing board allowing sleeves of women's garments to be ironed more easily

I am Sarah Boone

400

I am an American activist known for being the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South. She attended William Frantz Elementary School.

I am Ruby Bridges

500

In 2013 at the age of 7 I became the youngest person to create a mobile game app.

I am Zora Ball

I AM THE 1ST

100

I am the 1st African American First Lady of the United States AKA FLOTUS

I am Michelle Obama

200

I was the first black Miss America

I am Vanessa Williams

300

In 2001 I became the 1st African American woman billionaire

I am Sheila Johnson....co founder of BET

400

In 1922, I broke barriers and became the world's first black woman to earn a pilot's license. Because flying schools in the United States denied her entry, she took it upon herself to learn French and move to France to achieve her goal.

I am Bessie Coleman

500

In 1992, I flew into space aboard the Endeavour, becoming the first African-American woman in space.

I am Dr. Mae Jemison

ENTERTAINERS

100

I’m an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. I’m best known for her multi-award-winning talk show, which was the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media", she has been ranked the richest African-American of the 20th century

I am Oprah Winfrey

200

I am the first African-American female director to receive a Golden Globe nomination. I am filmmaker who chronicled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership in the struggle for voting rights.

I am Ava DuVernay

300

I was an American-born French dancer, singer, and actress who came to be known in various circles as the "Black Pearl," "Bronze Venus" and even the "Creole Goddess". Born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri, I later became a citizen of France in 1937.

I am Josephine Baker

400

I am the first black woman to win an Oscar, Tony, and Emmy award for acting. I took home an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for my role in "Fences"

I am Viola Davis

500

In 1958, I became the first African-American to win a Grammy award. She won two that night.

I am Ella Fitzgerald

So St. Louis

100

I have won 8 Grammy awards. At the age of 73 I was the oldest person to be featured on the front cover of Vogue. Jay Z uses my name in one of Beyonce’s song

I am Tina Turner AKA Anna Mae Bullock

200

She was a Missouri State Representative from 2008-2012 and was the first African American and first woman Assistant Minority Floor Leader. I am currently running for mayor

I am Tishaura Jones

300

I am ranked among the all time greatest athletes in the women’s heptathlon as well as in the women’s long jump. I won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals in those two events at four different Olympic Games. I am one of the most famous athletes to have overcome severe asthma.

I am Jackie Joyner-Kersey

400

In 2007, I was inducted in the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta, Georgia, for her leadership role in the Civil Rights Movement. On February 5, 2015, President Barack Obama appointed Freeman to serve as a Member of the Commission on Presidential Scholars. 101 years old

I am Frankie Freeman

500

I was one of the nation's wealthiest African Americans. I was the founder of Poro college, a cosmetics firm that I started in St. Louis. I was one of the first in Missouri to woman to own a Rolls Royce. There is parade held in my honor.

I am Annie Malone