American History
Who served as an interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark during their expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Sacagawea
She is considered the first self-made millionaire in the United States. She was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist.
Madam C.J. Walker
Hailed a global Renaissance woman, celebrated poet, educator and multi-linguists, actress, filmmaker, civil rights activist, and author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
Maya Angelou
Who is the first woman and woman of color Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
Who was a leading conductor on the Underground Railroad? She later served as an armed Union scout and spy during the Civil War.
Harriet Tubman
Who was the founder of the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
An American television producer, screenwriter, and author. She is best known as the showrunner of the television drama, Grey's Anatomy.
Shona Rhimes
Gospel singer and musician known as the Queen of Soul, famous for songs such as "Respect" and "(You make me feel like) A Natural Woman."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Who was the first African-American to become a principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre?
Misty Copeland
This Supreme Court Justice spent her life advocating for equality and women's rights.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Known as “the mother of the freedom movement,” this woman helped initiate the civil rights movement in the United States when she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955.
Rosa Parks
Popular makeup tool created by Rea Ann Silva that is used to blend makeup.
Beauty Blender
First female artist in musical history to have two opening weeks with over one million album sales for the album "Red" in 2012.
Taylor Swift
Who was the first African-American and Native-American woman to hold a pilot's license? She is also the first Black person ever to earn an international pilot's license.
Bessie Coleman
She was an early advocate of civil rights, and as First Lady of the United States, was independent and outspoken on the rights of women and African-Americans.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Became known as one of America's top comedians for her iconic role on the show, I Love Lucy
Lucille Ball
Only female African American billionaire who is an American entrepreneur, TV show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
Oprah Winfrey
Stephenie Meyer is best known for this vampire romance series, that has gained worldwide recognition and been adapted for film.
Twilight
Who the first American female astronaut?
Sally Ride
The Roman Catholic missionary sister who served in Calcutta, receiving the 1979 Nobel peace Prize.
Mother Theresa
An American actress, singer, dancer, businesswoman, and diplomat who was Hollywood's number one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938. She is widely considered to be the biggest child star of all time.
Shirley Temple Black
Famous designer known for creating the popular phrase, "little black dress".
Coco Chanel
During my lifetime, I painted 55 self-portraits!
Frida Kahlo
At the first Winter Olympic games in 1924, this was the only event open to women.
Figure Skating
An activist, self-identified drag queen, performer, and survivor. She was a prominent figure in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. She was a leader in the fight for equality for black transgendered people.
Marsha P. Johnson