Black History
Who became the first African American female millionaire with her revolutionary black hair products?
Madam CJ Walker
This CSA faculty is member of AKA and graduated from Montclair University
Ashley Weldon
In which group did Beyoncé Knowles formerly belong?
Destiny's Child
Keke Palmer
How many total Grand Slam titles do Venus and Serena Williams hold collectively?
48
Taraji P. Henson played Katherine G. Johnson in the movie Hidden Figures. What was Johnson known for?
Her calculations helped NASA's space program
This CSA member created the Student Forum. She holds a bachelor's degree from Montclair University.
Ms. Tyasia Lewis
Who is known as the "queen of hip hop soul?"
Anika Noni Rose
Who was first black woman to win a tennis championship at Wimbledon and at the U.S. Open?
Althea Gibson
When did the celebration of Black History Month begin?
1926
This CSA member taught in Texas before arriving at CSA. She's had choreographic work featured in the American College Dance Festival two years in a row.
Who was the first African American woman to win five Grammy Awards in one year?
Lauryn Hill
Who is the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for "Best Actress"?
Halle Barry
Who was the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field - in the 1960 Olympics for the 100 and 200 meters and the 400 meter relay?
Wilma Glodean Rudolph (1940 - 1994)
When did Rosa Parks’ bus boycott happen?
December 1955
This CSA member is a founder member of the Academy. She attended the Hun School and holds a Bachelors Degree from Morgan State University and a Masters Degree from Rider University
Which city is widely known as the birthplace of Hip Hop?
Bronx, NYC
The Times Magazine named this actress one of the 100 most influential people in the world twice in 2012 and 2017
Viola Davis
She was one of the original players of the WNBA and also the 1st player ever in the league to dunk in a game.
Lisa Leslie
Who wrote the bestselling memoir “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
Maya Angelou
This CSA member has taught for over 10 years. She graduated from Rancocas Valley Reginal High School in 2010. She has a bachelor's & master's degree from William Patteson University.
Name the inspirational gospel singer who performed at President Barak Obama's first presidential inauguration in 2009
Aretha Franklin
This actress is a part of a small group of celebrities who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar & Tony Award
Whoppi Goldberg
She became the first female to coach a men's pro league team.
Stephanie Ready