Actresses!
Academy award winning actress from South Carolina. Known for her roles in productions like "How to Get Away with Murder" and "The Help".
Who is Viola Davis?
American singer and actress. Has the second most Grammy wins (28) and is the women with the most Grammys ever.
Who is Beyoncé?
American tennis player born in Michigan. She has won 23 Grand Slam single titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
Trinidad born rapper that is known for her personality, lyrics, and hit albums like "Pink Friday" and "The Pinkprint".
Who is Nicki Minaj?
African American women born into slavery and know for her role in the Underground Railroad. Said to have freed over 70 enslaved people.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Well known actress born in Washington D.C. Known for her role as Cookie Lyon in the television show "Empire" and her lead role as Katherine Johnson in the film "Hidden Figures".
Who is Taraji P. Henson?
Former member of a girl group. After the group disbanded, she came out with songs like "Motivation" and "Dancing with a Stranger".
Who is Normani?
American gymnast who won many gold medals for the US team at the 2012 olympics. 2012 is also when she gained popularity and had a lifetime movie made about her.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
American actress that had a Billboard no. 1 because of the remix of her song with Nicki Minaj.
Who is Doja Cat?
Was the first African American to go to William Frantz Elementary (an all white school) in 1960. Because of the violence, she had to be escorted by police officers.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
Mexican born actress known for her role in empowering black movies like "Black Panther" and "12 Years a Slave".
Who is Lupita Nyong'o?
Iconic American singer that has one of the best selling records of all time. Some of her most famous songs came from the soundtrack of the movie "The Bodyguard".
Who is Whitney Houston?
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
Famous rapper from Pennsylvania, known for her role as the rapper in the hit 90s girl group TLC.
Who is Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes?
African American advocate and author that is known for her role in the civil rights movement. (Her husband is one of the most famous civil rights activist in history.)
Who is Coretta Scott King?
American actress and comedian that is most known for being on a daytime talk show. She had a small part in the movie "Little Rascals".
Who is Whoopi Goldberg?
American Singer that won the "NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation" in 2019 for her song on the Black Panther soundtrack.
Who is SZA?
American gymnast that has won a total of 30 Olympic and World Champions medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
American rapper, who won three Grammys in 2021 for best Rap Song, New Artist, and Rap Performance.
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?
American Women from Alabama, who refused to give up her seat before Rosa Parks. She was only 15 years old at the time.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
Famous American child actress known for lead roles on Nickelodeon and Disney productions like the movie "Jump in". (Also has many viral memes.)
Who is Keke Palmer?
American country singer, most known for her song "Black Like Me", which talked about the struggles of being black in America. (She performed this song at the Grammys 2021.)
Who is Mickey Guyton?
Black-Japanese tennis player that was born in Japan. She is a four time Grand Slam singles champion. (She also is in a relationship with Cordae.)
Who is Naomi Osaka?
Notable rapper from Virginia, known for her hit albums in the early 2000's. Famous for her album "Under Construction" and "Miss E... So Addictive".
Who is Missy Elliott?
American women known for suing the Klu Klux Klan after the lynching of her son, Michael. (She won the lawsuit.)
Who is Beulah Mae Donald?