She Blinded Me with Science
In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman to earn this, which she received from the New England Female Medical College.
What is a medical degree?
In 2018, she became the first Black woman elected as mayor of Chicago.
Who is Lori Lightfoot?
This pair of tennis champions has won multiple Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold medals, making them one of the most successful sibling duos in sports history.
Who are Serena and Venus Williams?
Jade Cole is considered the most iconic contestant in the history of this fashion-oriented reality show.
What is America's Next Top Model?
In 2025, this WNBA MVP for the Los Vegas Aces was honored as one of Time's Women of the Year.
Who is A'ja Wilson?
This chemist and entrepreneur revolutionized hair care for Black women, becoming one of the first Black female millionaires.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
The first Black female mayor of Atlanta.
Who is Keisha Lance Bottoms?
One of these musical sisters was part of Destiny’s Child, while the other became a critically acclaimed solo artist.
Who are Beyoncé and Solange Knowles?
Also dubbed "the Shade Queen," she took things to a new level on Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Who is Kenya Moore?
This author and transgender rights activist was just recognized as one of Time's Women of the Year for her influential writing and advocacy.
Who is Raquel Willis?
Gladys West's pioneering work in satellite geodesy helped develop this satellite-based radio navigation system.
What is GPS?
Elected in 1999, Sheila Dixon served two-terms as the mayor of this city which was the location for the HBO show "The Wire."
What is Baltimore?
They run "The Descendant's Project" in Louisiana's River Parishes.
Who are Jo and Joy Banner?
Donald Trump fired this villain twice!
Who is Omarosa?
She was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year and won a grammy for Best Rap Album this year.
Who is Doechii?
The first Black woman to ever earn a Ph.D. in chemistry in the U.S., Marie Daly studied the effects of ultraviolet light on DNA at this super problematic NYC University.
What is Columbia University?
Although she didn't hang out with Zach and Cody, this first Black Woman mayor of San Francisco shares her first name with a fictional character who did.
Who is London Breed?
These singing sisters formed a legendary R&B girl group in the 1970s, best known for hits like "I’m So Excited."
Who are The Pointer Sisters?
She was Secretary of State, a concert pianist and a war criminal.
Who is Condoleeza Rice?
Valerie Coleman was named 2020 Classical Woman of the Year for outstanding work on this high-pitched silver-plated instrument.
What is the flute?
In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first Black woman to travel to space aboard this type of NASA spacecraft called Endeavour.
What is the Space Shuttle?
In 2017, LaToya Cantrell became the first Black female mayor of "Who Dat Nation," a/k/a this city.
What is New Orleans?
They sang "We are Family."
Who are Sister Sledge?
Kemi Badenoch hates critical race theory and is the first Black woman to lead a major political party in this Brexit country?
What is the United Kingdom?
Fatou Baldeh was honored as one of Time's Women of the Year for her human rights advocacy in this, the smallest country in mainland Africa.
What is Gambia?