This rapper won her first grammy for her debut album "Invasion of Privacy"
Cardi B
Hailing from Hells Kitchen this NY Legend wrote grammy winnings song like "Fallin" and "No One"
Alicia Keys
This woman was the first black entrepreneur with her own hair company in the 1920
Madame CJ Walker
British model, actress and business who rose to fame in the late 80's
Naomi Campbell
This influencer first came into the scene with her expressive faces and elongated ponytail.
Kayla Nicole
Known for their female empowerment this girl group dropped hits like "Say My Name" and "Survivor"
Destiny's Child
Dubbed the Princess of R&B she was a Brooklyn native and went on to sing "One in a Million" and "Rock the Boat"
Aaliyah
She was the first Black woman to be elected for US Congress and even ran for presidency
Shirley Chisholm
Launched by Rihanna in 2017, this brand revolutionized the beauty industry with its commitment to inclusivity, offering a groundbreaking 40 foundation shades for all skin tones
Fenty Beauty
Who coined the term " My hair it don't move"
Gorilla Glue Girl
This Bajan queen broke records for number-one pop songs on Billboard charts.
Rihanna
New York's first Black Attorney General, a statewide elected official
Letitia James
Nicknamed Queen of Soul and the first women to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Aretha Franklin
This beauty queen was prominent in leading American beauty YouTubers into success
Jackie Aina
This funeral song made waves on til Tok: "1, 2, 1 2 3 Realize them"
Funeral Stud
This Texan woman is the most decorated and awarded singer.
Beyonce
This Bronx native is a singer, actress, producer and first Black woman to be crowned Miss America
Vanessa Williams
Misty Copeland
This beauty queen was prominent in leading British beauty YouTubers into success
Patricia Bright
This meme started in 2016 and has been upgraded with every new arriving year
Girl steeping into new year
Dubbed the Queen of Rock and Roll her most popular song " What's love got to do with it" won three Grammys
Tina Turner
The renowned poet and activist, a "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior," was honored with a street sign on Staten Island, recognizing her deep connection to the borough
Audre Lorde
A decade before Julia Child, this Black woman was the first black woman TV Chef in New Orlean with her Creole Cuisine
Lena Richards
She is the first Black woman on the cover of Vogue
Beverly Johnson
This loser artist was locked in Elon Musk/Grimes home
Azalea Banks