History
In 1955, this seamstress refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, sparking a historic boycott
Who is Rosa Parks
This Houston-born superstar, known as “Queen Bey,” has won more Grammys than any other artist.
Who is Beyonce?
This 90s sitcom followed the lives, friendships, and careers of four Black women navigating life, love and success in Los Angeles.
What is Girlfriends?
Who wrote the poem “Still I rise”?
Who is Maya Angelou
Who is the NCNW Founder?
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune
Who was the first Black woman to run for U.S President?
Who is Shirley Chisolm
In 2025, this rapper became the third female artist to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album, following Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.
Who is Doechii
This actress won an Golden Globe for portraying Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It.
Who is Angela Bassett
The first Black woman astronaut, she made history when she went to space in 1992.
Who is Mae Jemison?
This beauty mogul and reality star became the youngest self-made billionaire thanks to her beauty empire.
Who is Rihanna?
She is famous for being the 1st published African American poet
Who is Phillis Wheatley
Known for blending R&B and jazz, this singer’s debut album Baduizm made her a leader in the neo-soul movement.
Who is Erykah Badu
Known for her iconic role as Olivia Pope, she was the first Black woman to lead a network drama in almost 40 years.
Who is Kerry Washington
The first Black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, she wrote Beloved.
Who is Toni Morrison?
This athlete made history as the most decorated gymnast of all time, with multiple Olympic gold medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
She sold pictures titled "I sell the shadow to support the substance"
Who is Sojourner Truth?
She was the first African American woman to win five Grammy Awards in one year.
Who is Lauryn Hill
She created and starred in the hit HBO series Insecure, redefining Black millennial representation on TV.
Who is Issa Rae?
This NASA mathematician, portrayed in Hidden Figures by Taraji P Henson, helped send John Glenn into orbit with her groundbreaking calculations.
Who is Katherine Johnson
Known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” this activist fought to make the holiday a national celebration.
Who is Opal Lee?
In, 1951, this scientist's cells were taken without her consent and became the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa cells.
Who is Henrietta Lacks
Known as the "Queen of Soul," this singer gave us hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman."
Who is Aretha Franklin
This 2022 film starring Viola Davis was inspired by the real-life women warriors of the Dahomey Kingdom.
What is The Woman King?
Known as "the first lady of civil rights," she was the first Black woman to earn a PhD at Columbia University and an activist for racial justice.
Who is Anna Julia Cooper?
This entrepreneur became the first Black woman self-made millionaire by selling hair care products in the early 1900s.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?