black women in history
This woman refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery.
This Houston-born singer is known as “Queen Bey.”
Beyonce
The month that Black History Month is celebrated in.
February
First Black woman Vice President of the U.S.
Kamala Harris
This phrase means you look good without even trying.
ate, slay, tea
She was the first Black woman to travel to space.
Mae Jemison
This tennis legend has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Serena Williams
This is what HBCU stands for
First Black woman billionaire entertainer.
Oprah Winfrey
This hairstyle has been worn by Black women for centuries and is both cultural and protective.
braids
This activist and scholar helped found the Black Panther Party.
Angela Davis
This actress starred in Black Panther as Nakia.
Lupita Nyong'o
Originally, Black History Month began as this.
Negro History Week
First Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress.
Halle Berry
This internet phrase, popularized by Black women, means “mind your business.”
stay in your lane” or “that’s not your business”, “mind the business that pays you”
She was the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Shirley Chisholm
This rapper made history as the first Black woman to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys.
Lauryn Hill
Where did MLK give his I have a dream speech
This fashion item became a cultural staple in the 2000s and was popularized by Black women and girls.
hoop earrings
This poet and civil rights activist wrote Still I Rise and Phenomenal Woman.
Maya Angelou
This phrase celebrates Black women’s excellence, confidence, and creativity.
Black girl magic