Black Women In History
This abolitionist famously escaped slavery and later returned to the South to help others escape through the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman
This Black woman invented the modern ironing board and received a patent for it in 1892.
Who is Sarah Boone?
This singer and actress starred in Dreamgirls and became the youngest woman to receive the BET Lifetime Achievement Award.
Who is Beyoncé?
This supermodel became one of the first Black models to achieve worldwide fame and has walked for countless luxury fashion houses.
Who is Naomi Campbell?
This popular Black American phrase means looking especially good or impressive.
What is you "ate"
This entrepreneur became one of the first self-made female millionaires in America through her hair-care business.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
This Black woman invented a disposable medical syringe in the 1950s.
Who is Bessie Blount Griffin?
This legendary singer played Celie in the 1985 film The Color Purple.
Who is Whoopi Goldberg?
This Black designer founded her own luxury fashion label and became known for elegant designs worn by celebrities and First Ladies.
Who is Tracy Reese?
This annual event celebrates African American history and achievements during February.
What is Black History Month.
This woman became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968.
Who is Shirley Chisholm
Who invented an important tool used in cataract surgery?
Who is Patricia Bath?
This Black female artist became the first woman to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This Black designer founded the fashion label Hanifa and went viral for showcasing her collection through a 3D digital fashion show.
Who is Anifa Mvuemba?
Name the three Main things you might find in a Black girl's purse.
Lip combo
wallet
Mini Fan
This NASA mathematician's calculations helped make John Glenn's orbital mission possible and were later featured in the film Hidden Figures.
Who is Katherine Johnson
This Black woman is known for creating an early version of a home security system. Who is she?
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown?
This singer is known as the “Queen of R&B” and has hits like “Family Affair” and “Be Without You.”
Who is Mary J Blinge?
This actress is known for her elegant red-carpet looks and became a global fashion icon through her work in Black Panther.
Who is Lupita Nyongo
What does your mom say when she wants to make it clear she's not playing with you.
What is 'I'm not one of your lil Friends.'
Who was the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Toni Morrison
Who invented an improved hairbrush?
Lyda Newman
The 1998 R&B hit by two teenage singers became the longest-running No.1 song of the year and sparked rumors that the two artists did not get along.
Who are Brandy and Monica?
This model made history by becoming the second Black woman, after Naomi Campbell, to open a Prada show.
Who is Anok Yai
This accesory became a signature of many black girl looks, especially in late 90s to 2000s
Hoops