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This was the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South in 1960 at the age of four.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This is the first woman to be Vice President of the United States of America.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This artist, who recently put out her first country music album, has won 32 Grammys, the most any musician has ever won.
Who is Beyoncé?
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Who is Serena Williams?
This is the first Black president of Harvard school, whose term lasted less than a year due to backlash amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Who is Claudine Gay?
This former State Representative from Georgia has successfully published multiple mystery novels.
Who is Stacey Abrams?
This actress has been featured in the following films: Dune, Challengers, and Malcolm and Marie.
Who is Zendaya?
This is the most awarded female Olympian in track and field.
Who is Allyson Felix?
This is the number of Black female teachers at Groton.
What is 2?
This is the year that Black women were fully able to vote nationwide.
What is 1965?
This artist is most famous for her hit songs WAP, Savage, and Body.
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?
At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, this person became the first female U.S. gymnast to win four gold medals at a single Games.
Who is Simone Biles?
This Black female author is a required part of the Third Form English curriculum here at Groton.
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
This woman is well known for her participation in the Black Panther movement and her signature afro.
Who is Angela Davis?
Best known for performances in movies such as "Catwoman" and "X-Men," this was the first Black woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars in 2002 for her role in "Monster's Ball."
Who is Halle Berry?
This is the first African American to become the Olympic individual all-around champion in gymnastics.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
This is the name of 2024's MLK Day Speaker at Groton.
Who is Anna Malaika Tubbs?
This is the number of Black women that have been on the Supreme Court.
What is 1?
After winning an Oscar in 2014 for her performance in 12 Years a Slave, this actress has garnered over 100 nominations and won over 50 awards.
Who is Lupita N'yongo?
This LSU basketball player just recently got drafted to the WNBA by the Chicago team.
Who is Angel Reese?