Famous Black Women
Black Classics
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This woman is famous for her daytime show named after her. She started each episode with her catchphrase, "How you doing?"

Who is Wendy Williams? 

100

This black classic includes a clip of actor Cuba Gooding Jr. yelling “Ricky.”

What is Boyz n the Hood

100

"Um, chile, anyways so..." 

Who is Nicki Minaj?

100

"A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me..."

What is "hangin' on the passenger side of his best friend's ride trying to holla at me"?

100

This man made history by becoming the first black president of the United States. 

Who is Barack Obama?

200

This 19-year-old is well known for her tennis skills and has just won the US Open for her First Grand Slam title.

Who is Coco Gauff? 

200

In this movie, the female lead knew she won her childhood love back when she heard him say, "Double or nothing."

What is Love and Basketball?

200

"I don't know who this man is. I mean he could be walking down the street, I wouldn't know a thing. Sorry to this man."

Who is Keke Palmer? 

200

"To the left, to the left..."

What is "Everything you own in the box to the left"?

200

This woman became the first female Vice President of the United States. 

Who is Kamala Harris?

300

This reality TV star's chin was famously referenced in a recent rap song by Lil Uzi Vert.

Who is Natalie Nunn? 

300

In this movie, four best friends join together to pull off a string of bank robberies.  

What is Set it Off?

300

"The only reason why you wear cornrow is cuz you got a brother on your arm, if you ain't have no brother you wouldn't have no cornrow." 

Who is Taraji P. Henson? or Who is Tiffany from Hairshow? 

300

"Hater, rest in peace..."

What is "Rest in peace to the parking lot. Phantom so big, can't even fit in the parkin' spot"? 

300

In 2022, this woman made history by becoming the first black female Supreme Court justice. 

Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?

400

This woman started a public health campaign in 2010, "Let's Move!" aimed at reducing childhood obesity and encouraging healthy lifestyles in children. 

Who is Michelle Obama?

400

This movie follows the love story of two Chicago, but a move to New York threatens to ruin their relationship.

What is Love Jones?

400

"Can we talk about the political and economic state of the world, right now?"

Who is Jaden Smith?

400

"It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine..."

What is "Salt-N-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine"?

400

In 2014, this Mexican-Nigerian actress became the first black spokesperson for the makeup brand Lancôme.

Who is Lupita Nyong'o?

500

This former BuzzFeed employee went on to create her own show. The show went on to win three Golden Globes this year, including one for best comedy series. 



Who is Quinta Brunson?

500

This 1988 film stars Eddie Murphy as a wealthy African prince leaving his African country to avoid an arranged marriage. 

What is Coming to America

500

"Y'all pardon me. I don't even know who the president is."

Who is Bobby Shmurda?

500

"I saw a photo, you look joyous..." 

What is "My eyes are green, I eat my veggies"?

500

In 2015, this woman became the first black Female Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. 

Who is Misty Copeland?