FIRST Women
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Often mistaken as the work of her Husband, this groundbreaking horror novel about a scientist who creates life was actually written by a woman in 1818.
What is Frankenstein?
Who is Michelle Obama?
This "Black Panther" actress is also the author of a children's book on self-acceptance called "Sulwe."
Who is Lupita Nyong'o?
This politician became the first female Vice President of the United States in 2021.
Who is Kamala Harris?
The first Black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
This common hair styling tool was created by Ada Harris and mentions it is “...is especially of service to; colored people in straightening their hair” in the patent.
What is the hair straightener?
"A girl should be two things: who and what she wants."
Who is Coco Chanel?
On her way to collect her "Best Actress" Oscar, this actress tripped and fell over her own dress.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
This opera singer was the first African-American to perform at the White House.
Who is Marion Anderson?
The first Black woman to win a Grammy for Album of the Year.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This popular board game was created in 1903 and originally known as ‘The Landlord’s Game. In 1935 it was falsely credited as a creation of Charles Darrow.
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”
Angela Davis
While made famous by Whitney Houston in 1992, "I Will Always Love You" was originally released by this artist in 1973.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This author was the first Black woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature.
Who is Toni Morrison?
The first black woman to publish a book.
Phillis Wheatley
A helpful addition on every car, this inventor tried to sell her invention to car manufactures but it wasn't until after her patent expired that they took her idea. This helpful tool allowed drivers to see better while traveling.
What are windshield wipers?
"And you would do it too for a check!"
Coco Jones
This actress has been called the "ultimate scream queen" for her role as Laurie Strode in "Halloween."
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
These three Black women played a critical role in sending the first astronaut to the moon.
Who are Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughn?
The first Black woman to RUN for Vice President of the United States.
Who is Charlotta Spears Bass?
Originally crafted from shower curtains, this helpful item invented by Marion Donovan allowed new mothers to access a disposable option of their most used baby supplies.
What are disposable diapers?
"I do not wish them [women] to have power over men; but over themselves."
Mary Wollstonecraft
This former Ghostface just became the first Gen Z'er to win "Best Actress" at the Oscars.
Who is Mikey Madison?
This author was the first Black woman serve as mayor of a major city (Washington, D.C.)
Who is Sharon Pratt Kelly?