Black Girl Magic
Who was the first Black woman to become Vice President of the United States?
Who is Kamala Harris?
She sang “I Will Always Love You” and starred in The Bodyguard?
Who is Whitney Houston?
Who is Cookie Lyon played by?
Who is Taraji P Henson?
This tennis legend has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Who is Serena Williams?
This 26-year-old emergency room technician was killed in a botched police raid in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2020, igniting global protests and the “Say Her Name” movement.
Who is Breonna Taylor?
Which African American woman is known for her role in the development of a line of hair care products for African American women in the early 20th century?
Who is Madam CJ Walker
She was the first Black woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Who is Aretha Franklin
She played Queen Ramonda in Black Panther and has starred in powerful roles like Tina Turner and Katherine Jackson.
Who is Angela Bassett?
At just 4’8”, this gymnast became a global sensation with her gravity-defying moves and is the most decorated gymnast in history.
Who is Simone Biles
She died in jail in 2015 after being arrested during a traffic stop in Texas. Many people still seek justice in her name.
Who is Sandra Bland?
Which sorority was founded in 1908 at Howard University and is known for its pink and green colors?
What is Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA)?
This powerhouse gospel singer broke through with her 2013 hit “Break Every Chain” and has since collaborated with Nicki Minaj and Ciara.
Who is Tasha Cobbs Leonard?
She’s the first Black woman to be nominated twice for Best Actress at the Oscars and is known for Fences, How to Get Away with Murder, and The Woman King.
Who is Viola Davis?
Nicknamed the “Bayou Barbie,” this LSU basketball star became a national icon after leading her team to its first NCAA championship in 2023 and redefining swagger in women’s sports.
Who is Angel Reese
At only 7 years old, this child was shot and killed during a police raid in Detroit while sleeping on her grandmother’s couch.
Who is Aiyana Stanley-Jones?
Who was the first African American woman to serve as a U.S. Senator?
What is Carol Moseley Braun?
She made history in 2023 as the most awarded artist in Grammy history.
Who is Beyonce?
She played Rue in The Hunger Games, Shuri in Black Panther, and starred in The Hate U Give.
Who is Amandla Stenberg?
After being disqualified from the 2021 Olympics for a positive marijuana test, she returned stronger than ever to represent Team USA.
Who is Sha'Carri Richardson
2024, this 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her Illinois home by a sheriff’s deputy after calling 911 to report a suspected prowler.
Who is Sonya Massey?
Who was the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Who is Toni Morrison?
This female rapper was the first female rapper to surpass 100 Billboard Hot 100 entries and remains one of the most charted women in Billboard history?
Who is Nicki Minaj?
In 2020, this actress, writer, and director became the first Black woman to be nominated for Best Director at the Golden Globes for a dramatic film. She also directed Selma and A Wrinkle in Time.
Who is Ava Duvernay?
This swimmer made history as the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic swimming medal.
Who is Simone Manuel?
She is a lawyer and professor who helped start the #SayHerName campaign to make sure people remember Black women affected by police violence.
Who is Kimberlé Crenshaw?