American Women's Herstory
When They Were Kids
Before & After
Literature
Movie Quotes
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She was the first African American female millionaire with her own revolutionary black hair products
Who is Madame C. J. Walker?
100
As an adult, this lad's movies were banned from being shown in China for 20 years due to his role in Seven Years in Tibet. The Ban ended in 2016 
Who is Brad Pitt?
Pitt played the part of an Austrian mountain climber Heinrich Harrer who ends up befriending the Dalai Lama during the period of China’s takeover of Tibet. The ban ended upon the release of the Allied, a movie partially funded by a Chinese company
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Star of the movie Splash. The fictional Popstar played by Miley Cyrus.
Who is Daryl Hannah Montana?
100
In this novel, after learning there are no grownups, Jack says, "We'll have to look after ourselves."
What is Lord of the Flies?
was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).[1] Over the course of a lifetime dedicated to combating prejudice and violence, and the fight for African-American equality, especially that of women, Wells arguably became the most famous Black woman in America.[2]
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“Rosebud.”
-Citizen Kane, 1941
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In 1939 (segregation era), the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow this classical singer to perform at Constitution Hall in Washington. The incident received international attention. On that Easter Sunday, she performed a critically acclaimed open-air concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial before an integrated crowd of more than 75,000 people and millions on the radio.
What is Marian Anderson?
200
This mega-star grew to sell over 118 million records worldwide, win a record-breaking 28 Grammys, have a golden-haired horsefly named in her honor, and inspired the creation of a "curvy' luxury skyscraper In AU.
Who is Beyonce Knowles? The Scaptia Beyonceae was discovered in Northern Queensland.
200
A drink consisting of vodka and seasoned tomato juice. A magical English nanny who blows in on the east wind.
Who is Bloody Mary Poppins?
200
As Dante and his guide approach the gates of hell, they see an inscription ending with this famous phrase "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate", which is frequently translated to this in English.
What is "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here?
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“All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up.” -
Sunset Boulevard, 1950
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Born 1892, Ms. Bessie ______was the first American woman to obtain an international pilot's license (In France's by the FAI), even before Amelia Earhart.
Who is Coleman? Bessie Coleman Born: Altanta, Tx 1892
Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an early American civil aviator. She was the first African-American woman to hold a pilot license. She earned her pilot license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale on June 15, 1921, and was the first black person to earn an international pilot's license.
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She's musical aristocracy-her second cousin is Dionne Warwick and her godmother is Aretha Franklin.
Who is Whitney Houston?
300
The writer of You're so Vain. A children's game in which players must obey the leader's instructions only if they are prefaced with these alliterative words.
Who is Carly Simon Says?
300
In the satiric 1729 "A Modest Proposal," this author suggested dining on poor Irish children to control poverty.
Who is Jonathan Swift?
300
“You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.”
On the Waterfront, 1954
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Born in Pittsburgh in 1911, Ms. _________ Ormes was the first African-American woman cartoonist, creator of the Torchy Brown comic strip, and the Patty-Jo 'n' Ginger panel. (She has the same first name as the wife of the 35th president of the United States).
Who is Jackie Ormes?
400
This young one has achieved success as an actress and singer yet her favorite artistic outlet is performing on stage in theatrical productions by composer Stephen Sondheim.
Who is Vanessa Williams?
400
The first (real) name of the lead actor in this movie plus the title of this movie, in which he, out of frustration, begs his client " Help me... help you. Help me, help you!"
Who is Tom & Jerry Maguire?
400
The action-packed Book 7 of this ancient poem features the duel of Hector & Ajax.
What is The Illiad?
400
“- Colonel Reed: What's the best way... to... to go about disarming one of these things?
- Staff Sergeant William James: The way you don't die, sir.”
The Hurt Locker, 2008, Director Kathryn Bigelow
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She was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line in international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championship).
Who is Althea Gibson? (1927 - 2003)
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Born in Moderna, Italy, he was an Italian operatic tenor who eventually crossed over into popular music. He became one of the most acclaimed and loved tenors of all time.
Who was Luciano Pavarotti? 1935 to 2007.
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A children's educational tv show with live-action and puppets. The job title of Julia Robert's character's Pretty Woman
Who is Sesame Street walker?
500
This author of "Kindred" and "Xenogenesis" combined African-American culture with science fiction themes.
Who is Octavia Butler?
500
“Nobody panics when things go “according to plan”. Even if the plan is horrifying!”
The Joker - Heath Ledger
