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Who said this famous quote: "Won’t it be wonderful when Black History and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S history is taught from one book"?
Who is Maya Angelou
Her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955 sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Who is Rosa Parks
a 15-year-old girl refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. She was arrested, and her case helped challenge segregation laws in court. Who is she?
Who is Claudette Colvin
This media planner from Houston, Texas, won a popular dating show in 2024.
Who is Serena Page
Who was the first African American female to travel to space ?
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison
Who said this famous quote "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear" ?
Who is Rosa Parks
She was an abolitionist and women’s rights activist known for her speech “Ain’t I a Woman?”
Who is Sojourner Truth
A civil rights and women's rights activist who played a significant role in desegregation, voting rights, and women's equality but was often overshadowed by male leaders in the movement.
Who is Dorothy Height
This media mogul, actress, and philanthropist became the first Black woman to own and produce her own talk show, turning it into one of the most successful daytime television programs in history
Who is Oprah Winfrey
Who was the first African American woman to get a PHD in chemistry?
Who is Marie Daly
For I am my mother’s daughter, and the beats of Africa still beat in my heart.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune
The first Black First Lady of the U.S., known for her advocacy on health, education, and women’s rights
Who is Michelle Obama
A lawyer, civil rights activist, and the first Black woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest. She co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and laid the groundwork for gender equality laws.
Who is Pauli Murray
An American jazz singer mostly known for their range and clear tone while performing and creating song books for her non-jazz audience
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
Who was the first black woman to work as a NASA scientist?
Who is Katherine Johnson
Who said this famous quote "A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it."?
Who Is Nina Simone
This Black women is known for her courageous act of removing the confederate flag from the South Carolina Capitol Building
Who is Bree Newsome
A chemist who developed the "Ball Method" the first effective treatment for leprosy. Her groundbreaking work was used for decades but went uncredited until later historians recognized her contributions.
Who is Alice Augusta Ball
An American singer and songwriter with a special talent when it come to the piano. She honored as the queen of soul and was labeled the greatest singer of all time
Who is Aretha Franklin
Who was the first black female neurosurgeon?
Who is Alexa Canady
Who Said this Famous Quote "Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change"?
Who is Iyanla Vanzant
This activist, educator, and civil rights leader co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and played a key role in organizing Freedom Summer in 1964, helping Black Americans register to vote in the South
Who is Ella Baker
Co-inventor of the home security system, she developed a closed-circuit television security system that became the foundation for modern surveillance systems.
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown
Her strong vocals for R&B and soul music has caused her to captivate audiences and win 3 Grammys for her albums “Blues to Bones”, Let’s Roll, and Mystery lady: Songs of Billie holiday
Who is Etta James
This self-made millionaire built a haircare empire in the early 1900s, becoming one of the first Black women entrepreneurs to achieve nationwide success
Who is Madame CJ Walker