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As a child she wore leg braces but grew up to be an Olympic sprinter
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
This author had the best-selling novel in the 19th century
Who is Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom's Cabin)?
This actress starred in an all-black version of the play, Hello Dolly!
Who is Pearl Bailey?
This product led Madam CJ Walker to her success as the first Black self-made millionaire
What is 'Hair Grower'?
She is the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
This athlete won her first US Open at the age of 17
Who is Serena Williams?
This African American poet was the first to be published
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
She was the first to be featured on the cover of GQ magazine
Who is Tyra Banks?
Alice Parker created an easier and safer way to warm houses that later led to this invention still being used today
What is central heating?
She was the first African American woman to win an Oscar
Who is Hattie McDaniel?
This woman is the most decorated sportsperson in gymnastics
Who is Simone Biles?
Her first debut memoir is titled "Becoming"
Who is Michelle Obama?
This is Whitney Houston's greatest selling hit
What is "I Will Always Love You"?
Mary Kenner invented this household items known to be used in the bathroom
What is the toilet paper holder?
Lena Waithe was the first African American woman to win an Emmy in this category
What is 'Outstanding Writing - Comedy Series'?
This woman was the first African American to win a national tennis title?
Who is Lucy Diggs Stowe?
Toni Morrison was the first African American woman to win what distinguished award in Literature?
What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
This singer is remembered as the 'Queen of Jazz'
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This doctor was the first African American female to receive a medical patent and be the first African American woman to complete a residency in Ophthalmology
Who is Dr. Patricia E Bath?
She was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actress
Who is Halle Berry?
This woman was the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater
Who is Misty Copeland?
This is the title of Maya Angelou's first body of work
What is "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
This opera singer became the first African American to become a permanent member of the Metropolitan Opera Company
Who is Marian Anderson?
Her research lead to the creation of the coronavirus vaccine
Who is Kizzmekia S Corbett-Helaire?
She was the first African American Woman to win an Olympic Gold medal
Who is Alice Coachman?
(High Jump, 1948)