She said that
"Sorry to this man"
KeKe Palmer
This actress, comedian and tv host played a nightclub singer forced to take refuge from a mob and joined a convent who then gives her the new name "Sister Mary Clarence".
Whoopi Goldberg
In 1966, Marie Van Brittan Brown contributed to a safer society with this first ever home invention.
Home security system
Who was the first African American woman elected to Congress
Shirley Chisholm
"Call the popo ho"
Madea
This "What's Love Got to Do with It" actress and author is known for being the "Mother of Black Hollywood"
(hint: it's not Angela Bassett)
Jenifer Lewis
In 1980, NASA physicist Valerie Thomas contributed to this technology by inventing the illusion transmitter – an optical device that revolutionized the way we watch immersive movies.
This multi-talented woman is named after her mother's maiden name and has won a grammy for best county album.
"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Dr. Maya Angelou
This actress shared the extreme love for basketball with her childhood sweetheart. So much so, that she was knocked down by him during a 1 on 1 and left her face scarred.
Sanaa Lathan
Sarah E. Goodes's invention of the Cabinet Bed paved the way for this studio furniture staple.
She once was paid $1 million by Tyler Perry for one day of work in 2007 to honor her and her contributions to the film industry.
Cicely Tyson
“When they go low, we go high.”
Michelle Obama
Trivia Question: Who is the main character from The Lord of the Rings?
Pregunta de trivia: ¿Quién es el personaje principal de El Señor de los Anillos?
Frodo
In the 1890's, Lyda D. Newman revolutionized Black hair care with the invention of this hand held product consisting of synthetic bristles.
The daughter of a former slave, this woman went to public schools in Richmond, Virginia, became a teacher and established a newspaper before founding the St. Luke Penny Savings bank in 1903 – becoming the first Black woman to be President of a US bank.
Maggie L. Walker