Black Women In S.T.E.M.
First African American woman to travel to space (physician, engineer, astronaut).
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
This American rapper was the headline performer at the last superbowl.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This American civil rights activist is best known for her refusal to move from her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This actors played the starring role(s) in the movie "Sinners".
Who is MBJ?
"Not a white refrigerator..."
Who is NeNe Leakes?
NASA mathematician whose calculations were critical for spaceflights, played by Taraji P. Henson in the movie "Hidden Figures".
Who is Katherine Johnson?
This artist holds the record for the most Grammy Award wins of all time, with a total of 35 as of the 2025 Grammys.
Who is Beyoncé?
Her 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals make her the most decorated gymnast in history. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Who is Simone Biles?
She is best known for her portrayal of Shuri, sister to T'Challa in the movie "Black Panther".
Who is Letitia Wright?
"The grandma the baby"
Who is Joseline Hernandez?
A physicist known for work in quantum mechanics and telecommunications (former head of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission).
Who is Dr. Shirley Jackson?
This artist was an American rapper, actor, dancer, record producer, and executive. He coined the term "THUG LIFE"
Who is Tupac Shakur?
An American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist. Her famous autobiography is entitled "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings".
Who is Maya Angelou?
The actress is both the voice of Tiana in the Disney movie, "The Princess and the Frog" and a Dream Girl
Who is Anika Noni Rose?
"Does it look like I give a f*ck, cause I don't!"
Who is Tiffany "New York" Pollard?
First African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Who is Dr. Marie Maynard Daly?
Who is Frank Ocean?
An American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
Diana Ross made her acting debut in this movie in which she "eased on down the road"
What is The Wiz?
"Youuuu better lay low!"
Who is Whitney Houston?
Currently attending VCU for her studies, this woman in STEM is sure to be a wonderful contribution to her field.
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This rapper starred on a popular Canadian teen drama.
Who is Drake?
An American ballet dancer, author, and philanthropist who made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre in 2015.
Who is Misty Copeland?
An award-winning American producer, screenwriter, and author. She's best known for creating popular TV shows like Scandal and Grey's Anatomy.
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
"Ohhhh, my Shayla"
Who is Tyrese?