Play Like a Girl
My name is Billie Jean King. I was once the best player in the world at my sport. I've won 39 grand slam titles. Which sport did I play?
I started with a talk show, but now I'm an American media mogul with my own TV network. I was born into poverty in rural Mississippi, but I became North America's first Black multi-billionaire. Who am I?
I am Black woman and a mathematician. I made major contributions to the NASA space program, but I wasn't given full credit for my accomplishments until much later. Taraji P. Henson played me in the movie Hidden Figures. Who am I?
Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi are the three organizers credited with starting this hastag and movement in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's muderer, George Zimmerman.
I was known as the Queen of Tejano music. Was also a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actress, and fashion designer. Who am I?
Who is "Selena" or "Selena Quntanilla-Perez"?
In addition to being a lawyer, Ivy league double graduate, associate dean at a university, vice-president at a university's medical center, and mother, she was also the first Black first lady in U.S. history.
In 1998 Lauryn Hill reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with her hit single "Doo Wop (That Thing)". Almost 20 years later, this Afro-Latina artist did the same thing with her hit single that made all kinds of money move. Who is she?
My name is Wilma Rudolph. I was physically disabled for much of my life because of the Polio virus. I went on to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympic games. Which sport I known for?
My name is Sheryl Sandberg. I was once listed as one of Time Magazine's most influential people. I fight for women's rights, especially in business. I'm currently the chief operating officer (COO) for the largest social media company in the world. What company do I work for?
Played by Letitia Wright, I'm a Wakandan princess. I'm very creative and quick witted. The only thing smarter than my mind is my mouth. Who am I?
Who is "Shuri" (from Black Panther)?
After I escaped slavery, I traveled back and forth on the underground railroad more than thirteen times to free others. I served as a spy, cook, and nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Who am I?
I am a Colombian-American actress and model. I've worked with so many different people from Univision to Tyler Perry, but you might know me best as Gloria from ABC's Modern Family. Who am I?
Who is "Sofia Vergara"?
I was the first woman to be nominated for president of the United States in 2016.
I'm a Puerto-Rican-American from Chicago, and I play Jane Villanueva in the CW comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. Who am I?
I started playing tennis with my sister at the age of three, and I have won 23 Grand Slam tournaments. I won the Australian Open while pregnant and was featured in Queen Bey's video for "Sorry". Who am I?
My name is Geisha Williams. My family and I immigrated from Cuba when I was young. I became the first Latina chief executive officer (CEO) of a Fortune 500 company. The name of my company is PG&E. What kind of company is it?
I was the first women to travel into space. I earned my doctorate degree in physics and beat out over 1000 applicants to become a NASA astronaut. Who am I?
I was a women's rights activist who helped lead the women's suffrage movement. I helped most women gain the right to vote in 1920. Who am I?
Even though my origins are in Zimbabwe, I vowed to protect Wakanda without question. I played Okoye in Black Panther, and I was committed to leading the Dora Milaje as the General of Wakanda's all woman army. I also was a zombie slayer in Walking Dead.
Who is "Danai Gurira"?
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave most women the right to vote.
I'm an American comedian and actress. I've starred in several films and movies, but you might know me from Girls Trip. In 2018, I became the first Black woman to host the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Who am I?
I was the first Black woman to win a gold medal in swimming at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Who am I?
I started with my own webseries called Awkward Black Girl. Now I use my YouTube channel to help put others on. I also star in and co-produce my own show on HBO. I've done all this before the age of 33. Who am I?
I was a Black woman whose cancer cells are the source of the HeLa cell line. My cells have helped advance medicine but they were taken without my family's permission after my death. My immortal cells were used by Jonas Salk to develop a polio vaccine and have helped with so many other things. Who am I?
This hashtag and movement was created because "the clock has run out on sexual assault, harassment, and inequality in the work place. It's time to do something about it."
I'm a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer with a career that has lasted more than 70 years. You may know me as Lydia, the grandmother on the Netflix original series "One Day at a Time". Who am I?
Who is "Rita Moreno"?
This was a discrimination law initially designed to protect women that made it illegal for anyone receiving federal funding to discriminate against or exclude anyone based on their gender.
I helped my gymnastics team win gold in the 2016 Olympic Games. My partner and I also won season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. Who am I?
My name is Ursula Burns. At age 50 I became the first Black CEO of this multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 print and copy company.
I was a physicist and chemist who researched radioactivity. I named the first chemical element that I discovered Polonium. I was also the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics. Who am I?
I'm an American politician. I've been serving Californians for nearly 30 years, but I just started "reclaiming my time". People call me Auntie. Who am I?
I am an Amerian comedian, actress, and writer. My most well known project is a TV show I created, wrote, produced, and stared in on a major TV network. I also starred as Mrs. Who in Ava Duvernay's movie remake of "A Wrinkle in Time". Who am I?
Who is "Mindy Kaling" or "Vera Mindy Chokalingam"?
I am an engineer, inventor, and former astronaut. I am also the first Latina to be chosen as an astronaut by NASA.
Founded by Tarana Burke, this hashtag and movement was started to help support and create solidarity between survivors of sexual abuse and assault.