Singers
This singer’s soulful rendition of "At Last" became her signature song.
Who is Etta James
This seamstress and civil rights activist refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This woman was the first female Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This gymnast became the first African American woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 2012.
Who is Gabby Douglas?
This African American mathematician’s calculations helped NASA launch John Glenn into orbit. (Hint; the film Hidden Figures)
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Known as the "Queen of Soul," this artist sang hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Kamala Harris made history in 2010 by becoming the first woman and the first African American to serve as Attorney General of what state?
What is California?
In 1968, this woman became the first Black female candidate for a major party's presidential nomination.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Known as the "Queen of the Court," this tennis star holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
his British chemist’s work on X-ray crystallography was critical to discovering the structure of DNA.
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
This rapper was the first solo female artist to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album.
Who is Cardi B?
This Pakistani activist won the Nobel Peace Prize at age 17 for her advocacy of girls’ education.
Who is Malala
This former Secretary of State became the first female presidential nominee for a major political party in 2016.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
Who is Hillary Clinton?
This American track and field star holds the record for the most Olympic medals by a female athlete.
Who is Allyson Felix?
This Polish-French physicist was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win it in two scientific fields.
Who is Marie Curie?
This rapper made history as the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Who is Missy Elliott?
Known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” this activist co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Fannie Lou Hamer
Known for her work with labor unions and women’s rights, she helped organize the famous 1963 March on Washington.
Who is Dorothy Height?
This track star became a fashion icon with her one-legged speed suit and flamboyant nails.
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo)?
This African American woman made history in 1992 as the first African American woman to travel into space.
Who is Mae Jemison?
What female singer has won the most grammy's, and how many have they won?
A suffragist and founder of the National Women’s Party, she authored the Equal Rights Amendment.
Who is Alice Paul?
What is the name of the women's rights activist who co-authored "The Woman's Bible"?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
This soccer star made headlines by kneeling during the national anthem and advocating for equal pay.
Who is Megan Rapinoe?
This African American engineer invented the home security system and holds a patent for it.
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown?