Black Women Inventors
Whos is the African American woman that created a hairbrush durable for thicker hair textures and could be taken apart?
Who is Lyra D. Newman?
"If they said 'Do five pullups'. I would always want to do 10"
Who is Simone Biles?
Dominique Dawes and Elizabeth Okino are the first Black athletes to compete in what Olympic sport?
What is gymnastics?
This Beyonce album, released in 2016, features the hit songs "Formation" and "Sorry"
What is Lemonade?
Name three ways you can protect your hair at night?
What is wearing a bonnet / what is using a silk scarf and pillowcase / what is wrapping your hair?
This woman was the first African American to receive a U.S. patent with her invention of the Dough Kneader and Roller?
Who is Judy W. Reed?
"Always be courageous and strong and don't fear. Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym everyday"
Who is Gabby Douglas?
First black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field?
Who is Alice Coachman?
This rapper teamed up with Cardi B for the song "WAP"?
Who is Megan the Stallion?
What are the three most popular hairstyles among black people?
What are braids , locs and twists?
This African-American inventor patented her design for gas-powered central heating furnace, which allowed for individual room temperature control in 1919, which laid the groundwork for central heating systems used today.
Who is Alice H. Parker?
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use the more you have"
Who is Maya Angelou?
Who are some prominent black female athletes who have broken barriers in traditionally male- dominated sports?
Who are Serena Williams- Tennis Simone biles- gymnastics Wilma Rudolph- Track and field?
This rapper joined forces with Alicia keys for the song "Girl on Fire".
Who is Nicki Minaj?
What is the first step before manipulating your hair?
What is spraying water/ wetting your hair?
Who was the African-American woman that worked at NASA in the 1980's that created the illusion transmitter that laid the foundation for modern 3D technology?
Whos is Valerie Thomas?
"I don't like to lose--at anything-- yet I've grown most not from victories, but setbacks"
Who is Serena Williams?
Which black female tennis player won three consecutive Wimbledon singles titles from 1957 to 1959?
Who is Althea Gibson?
How many Grammys does Beyonce have?
What is 32?
These are staple in childhood hairstyles but are still popular with any age because they add a colorful and unique finishing touch. What is one of these common hair accessories?
1) What are beads 2) What are barrettes 3) What are hair cuffs/butterfly clips
This African-American inventor created a device used during cataract surgery to improve precision and reduce pain.
Who is Patrica Bath?
"I am no longer accepting things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
Who is Angela Davis?
Who is the first black women to become the worlds top ranked female golfer?
Who is Renee Powell?
What is the name of the artist that sang RESPECT?
Who is Aretha Franklin?
When manipulating textured hair , e.g straightening , relaxing or even blow drying what hair nutrient is altered?
What is protein or what is hydrogen bonds?