WoC in Entertainment
This artist became the first Black woman to win the Grammy for Album of the Year in the 21st century
Beyonce
This Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas and tahini is often served with pita bread.
Hummus
This famous train station features an elaborately decorated ceiling with constellations.
Grand Central Terminal
This four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP redefined the game with his three-point shooting and changed how teams approach offense.
Stephen Curry
A rebellious princess, a talking dragon, and a sarcastic donkey set out to rescue a kidnapped ruler from a castle guarded by fire.
Shrek
This Everything Everywhere All at Once star became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars
Michelle Yeoh
This dessert, made with glutinous rice and filled with sweet bean paste or ice cream, originates from Japan
Mochi
This historic NYC landmark was the world's tallest building when it was completed in 1931.
Empire State Building
This trailblazing gymnast was the first Black woman to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympics.
Gabby Douglas
A girl learns that her magical family has secrets hidden within the walls of their home.
Encanto
This actress made history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis
This staple of South Asian cuisine is a deep-fried bread often paired with chickpea curry.
Puri
This iconic NYC hotel has been featured in countless films, including Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
The Plaza Hotel
This boxer, known as "The Greatest," was not only a champion in the ring but also an outspoken activist against the Vietnam War and for civil rights
Muhammad Ali
A group of intergalactic misfits bands together to stop a villain from wielding a powerful orb, all while jamming to ‘70s and ‘80s hits
Guardians of the Galaxy
This singer, known for her powerhouse vocals, was the first woman to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album
This Mexican dish, named after a small boat, is filled with toppings like beans, cheese, and salsa.
Chalupa
The original name of this borough, now known for its Italian and Chinese enclaves, was New Amsterdam
Manhattan
This record-breaking Olympic swimmer has more gold medals than any other female swimmer in history
Katie Ledecky
A group of women conspire to rob the Met Gala in this stylish heist film
Ocean's 8
This actress was the first Latina to achieve EGOT status.
Rita Moreno
This popular dish, originally from Ethiopia, is made with fermented teff flour and used to scoop up stews.
Injera
This Harlem landmark, known as the “Soul of American Culture,” launched the careers of Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown
The Apollo Theater
This WNBA star was wrongfully detained in Russia and later returned to the U.S. in a prisoner exchange.
Brittney Griner
A woman wakes up every morning forgetting who he is, while her boyfriend reminds her through videotapes.
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