Black Girl Magic Jeopardy

ATHLETES

100

I hold the record for winning the most Grand Slams, that title was won at the age of 35 making me the oldest female winner

I am Serena Williams

200

I am the first African American woman in Olympic history to become the individual all-around champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and team competitions

I am Gabby Douglas

300

I became the first African American swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal with my record setting performance in the 2016 Rio games. Who said black people can't swim....

I am Simone Manuel

400

I made history as the first female African American speedskating Olympian. I'm 17 years old!

I am Maame Biney

500

In 2014,I showed the world how to “throw like a girl” when I became the first woman to pitch a shutout in Little League World Series. I was the first African-American woman to even play in the tournament. I landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated—no Little Leaguer has ever earned that spot!

I am Mo’ne Davis

INVENTORS/EDUCATION

100

I’m known for inventing the pressing comb and other hair products. I was the first African-American woman millionaire, and my business was inspired by St. Louis’s own, Annie Malone.

I am Madame CJ Walker

200

I was an American educator and life rights leader best known for starting a private school for African-American students in Daytona Beach, Florida.

I am Mary McCleod Bethune

300

I am a mathematician who made contributions to the United States' aeronautics and space programs with the early application of digital electronic computers at NASA. In 2015, I was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

I am Katherine Johnson.

400

I am an American activist known for being the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South. She attended William Frantz Elementary School.

I am Ruby Bridges

500

The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which I created in 1926. It became a month-long celebration in 1976.

I am Carter G. Woodson

I AM THE 1ST

100

I am the 1st African American First Lady of the United States AKA FLOTUS

I am Michelle Obama

200

I was the first black Miss America

I am Vanessa Williams

300

I am the First Black Woman to Serve as a Justice of the U.S. Supreme

I am Ketanji Brown

400

In 1922, I broke barriers and became the world's first black woman to earn a pilot's license. Because flying schools in the United States denied her entry, she took it upon herself to learn French and move to France to achieve her goal.

I am Bessie Coleman

500

In 1992, I flew into space aboard the Endeavour, becoming the first African-American woman in space.

I am Dr. Mae Jemison

ENTERTAINERS

100

I am the first Black woman to win a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album 

I am Beyonce

200

I am the youngest self made female billionaire after hitting $1.4 billion net worth in 2022.  I am also performing Sunday at the Super Bowl!

I am Rihanna

300

I was an American-born French dancer, singer, and actress who came to be known in various circles as the "Black Pearl," "Bronze Venus" and even the "Creole Goddess". Born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri, I later became a citizen of France in 1937.

I am Josephine Baker

400

I am the first black woman to win an Oscar, Tony, and Emmy award for acting. I took home an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for my role in "Fences". I just won the EGOT

I am Viola Davis

500

In 1958, I became the first African-American to win a Grammy award. She won two that night.

I am Ella Fitzgerald

So St. Louis

100

I have won 8 Grammy awards. At the age of 73 I was the oldest person to be featured on the front cover of Vogue. Jay Z uses my name in one of Beyonce’s song

I am Tina Turner AKA Anna Mae Bullock

200

I star in my reality TV show on the OWN network featuring my family and love to cook. I'm often referred to as a Sweetie Pie.

I am Ms. Robbie

300

I am ranked among the all time greatest athletes in the women’s heptathlon as well as in the women’s long jump. I won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals in those two events at four different Olympic Games. I am one of the most famous athletes to have overcome severe asthma.

I am Jackie Joyner-Kersee

400

I was one of the nation's wealthiest African Americans. I was the founder of Poro college, a cosmetics firm that I started in St. Louis. I was one of the first in Missouri to woman to own a Rolls Royce. There is parade held in my honor.

I am Annie Malone

500

At age 90, I was still practicing law with Montgomery Hollie & Associates, L.L.C. in St. Louis. In 2015, President Barack Obama appointed Freeman to serve as a Member of the Commission on Presidential Scholars. I lived to be 101 years old.

I am Frankie Freeman