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Who was the first black woman to go to space?

Mae Jemison

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Who was the first African-American first lady?

Michelle Obama

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Who was the first Black U.S. gymnast and first woman of color of any nationality to win the individual all-around in the Olympics?

Gabby Douglas

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A famous rapper known for her hit song Super Bass.

Nicki Minaj

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Which famous singer is known for her hit song Halo and for being a member of the R&B group Destiny's Child?

Beyoncé

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Who was the first African American child to integrate a white Southern elementary school?

Ruby Bridges

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Who is the first black and South Asian American woman to become Vice-President?

Kamala Harris

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Who is known as one of the best female tennis players of all time and won 23 Grand Slam titles?

Serena Williams

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A famous actress known for her lead roles in Euphoria and Spider-Man.

Zendaya

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Known for being one of the main leaders in the underground railroad.

Harriet Tubman

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Who was the first black female singer to win a Grammy.

Ella Fitzgerald

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Who was the first African American woman elected mayor in the United States?

Lelia Foley

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Who is a up and coming track star that's known for her stunning victory in the 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic track and field and her stunning hair styles.

Sha'Carri Richardson

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Known for her hit song All I Want For Christmas Is You.

Mariah Carey

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An American singer-songwriter and actor that's also known for being Michael Jacksons sister.

Janet Jackson

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Who was the first black woman to be on a US coin?

Maya Angelou

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An American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.

Barbara Jordan

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Who was the first American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics and is known as "the fastest woman in the world"?

Wilma Rudolph

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Known for her lead role in That's So Raven.

Raven Symoné

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Which Olympic gymnast won more medals at international competitions than any other gymnast and has four gymnastics moves named after her?

Simone Biles

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The first Black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Halle Berry

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Who was the first African-American woman Senator?

Carol Moseley Braun

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Name the American professional tennis player whos known for being siblings with Serena Williams.

Venus Williams

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Famous 2000's R&B singer known for her hit song Age Ain't Nothing But A Number.

Aaliyah

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Who started the Me Too movement?

Tarana Burke

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The first black woman to speak at the State of the Union.

Who is Stacey Abrahams?

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Who is Coretta Scott King?

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The first Black woman to win four medals at a single Olympic Games

Florence Griffith Joyner 

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This person released the first rap album to win Best Album of the Year.

Who is Lauryn Hill?

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This woman is a political activist, academic, and author and was involved in the Black Panther Party in the 60's.

Who is Angela Davis?