Famous Black Women
This woman refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This popular television show, which originally aired from 1990 to 1996, starred Will Smith as a street-smart teenager from Philadelphia living with his wealthy relatives in Los Angeles
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Aire?
Who organized the 1963 March on Washington and delivered the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
She is a world-famous singer known for the album Lemonade.
Who is Beyoncé?
was an American singer, songwriter and composer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella."
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
She escaped slavery and helped others reach freedom using the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Who was the first Black woman to win Olympic gold in tennis?
A. Serena Williams
B. Althea Gibson
C. Venus Williams
D. Naomi Osaka
Who is (C.) Venus Williams?
What historically Black college did Vice President Kamala Harris attend?
What is Howard University?
In the 1800s, what group of people worked without pay on Southern plantations?
African American slaves
This music style began in African American communities and includes rap.
What is hip-hop?
What was the name of the first African American woman to become a billionaire?
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
She is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, with 23 Grand Slam titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
Who was the first African American president of the United States?
Who is Barack Obama?
Who was the first African American golf champion to tour on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit?
Who is Tiger Woods
She invented the hot comb.
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
This famous poet describes her voice as “still I rise.”
Who is Maya Angelou?
Which film highlights the contributions of three Black women mathematicians at NASA?
A. The Help
B. Hidden Figures
C. 42
D. Akeelah and the Bee
B. Hidden Figures
What is the name of the African American holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture, starting on December 26?
What is Kwanzaa?
This black woman was an escaped slave in 1849. She led between 70-300 slaves to freedom. She served as a scout, spy, guerrilla soldier, and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War. She is considered the first African American woman to serve in the military.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
She was a former attorney general of California and the first female Vice President of the United States of America.
Who is Kamala Harris?
She was the first Black woman to travel into space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
Which movie tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military pilots?
A. King Richard
B. Red Tails
C. Selma
D. Glory
What is (B.) Red Tails?
What phrase did Malcolm X popularize to advocate for Black self-defense and empowerment?
What is "By any means necessary?"
In what year were the first Africans brought to American to work as slaves?
A. 1905
B. 1865
C. 1619
D. 1700
C. 1619
She was the first Black woman to travel into space.
Who is Mae Jemison?