Business & Education
This magazine was called "The Magazine of Today's Black Woman".
What is Essence?
She served as a nurse, scout and spy for the Union Army.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
She trained in France and received her pilot's license in 1921, making her the first Black woman to fly a plane.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
She wrote, "Their Eyes Were Watching God".
Who is Zora Neal Hurston?
James Todd Smith is the real name of this famous rapper/actor.
Who is LL Cool J?
This is the name of Oprah Winfrey's TV production company.
What is Harpo Productions?
Commissioned in 1943, they were the first group of Black Naval Officers.
Who are the Golden Thirteen?
August Jackson created this well known dessert.
What is ice cream?
Duke Ellington elevated this form of music into a serious art form.
What is jazz?
Eartha Kitt played what role in the original Batman series.
Who is Cat Woman?
Dr. Charles Drew taught medicine at this famous Black College in Washington, DC.
What is Howard University?
He was the first Black American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Dr. Ronald Scott?
Nominated for a National Book Award, this is Maya Angelou's first autobiography.
What is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
Born in 1957, this is the full name of the director of the movie Do The Right Thing.
Who is Shelton Jackson aka Spike Lee?
In 1991, this company became the first black controlled company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
What is BET?
In 1972, she became the first woman candidate for President of the United States.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This doctor performed the world's first open heart surgery.
Who is Dr. Daniel Hale Williams?
In this Harlem nightclub - many famous Black American entertainers began their careers.
What is The Cotton Club?
His style of funk music and dance led the way for Disco and Hip Hop. He was known as the "hardest working man in show business" and the "godfather of soul".
Who is James Brown?
This organization has helped fund over 40 historically Black American colleges.
What is the United Negro College Fund?
Vice President Kamala Harris is a member of this divine nine sorority.
What is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
Who is Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett?
He directed a documentary about the government's response to Hurricane Katrina and how the storm's aftermath affected African Americans.
Who is Spike Lee?
She made history by becoming the first Black woman to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead actress in a drama series.
Who is Viola Davis?