Music
Known for her vocal style, strongly manipulating phrasing and tempo. Best known for her recording of "Strange Fruit" a song about the brutality of lynching in America during the late 1930s?
(Who is: Billie Holiday)
Born Sarah Breedlove ,Over several years would develop her own line of hair care products specifically designed for African American Hair.
(Who is: Madam C.J. Walker)
Served as Policy Director to former First Lady Michelle Obama. CEO of nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support and a share in the "American dream".
(Who is: Krish O'Mara Vignarajah)
Celebrated world wide British author of the best-selling Harry Potter series.
(Who is: J.K. Rowling)
Former American professional tennis player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
(Who is: Serena Williams)
She is most well-known for the hits "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", "We Belong", and "Love Is A Battlefield", all of which accentuate her huge voice.
(Who Is: Pat Benatar)
In 1922 Cadillac became the first car manufacturer to include this invention by Mary Anderson, on all its vehicles to assist driver visibility during inclement weather.( what is: Windshield wipers)
(what is: Windshield wipers)
Served for 70 years, making her the longest reigning monarch in history.
(Who Is: Queen Elizabeth II)
Born Chloe Ardelia Wofford, her first novel The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970.
(Who is: Toni Morrison)
Most decorated gymnast in history.
(Who is: Simone Biles)
A career spanning over 5 decades, receiving over 11 Grammy Nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. This country artist co-owns a variety of entertainment venues including a theme park, water park and a number of dinner theaters.
(who is: Dolly Parton)
eleased in 2017, A film depicting the efforts of mathematicians like Gladys West's, work with the US Air Force in an era before electronics. Contributing to the accuracy of Global Position System (GPS).
(What is: Hidden Figures)
Britain's first female Prime Minister.
(Who is: Margaret Thatcher)
Author of The Color Purple, a story of two sisters who must sustain their loyalty and trust each other across, time distance and silence.
(Who Is: Alice Walker)
In 1992, she became the first Asian American to win a gold medal in a Winter Olympic competition for competitive figure skating.
(Who is: Kristi Yamaguchi)
Partially credits her success to vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin by increasing her exposure at a crucial moment appearing on the October 18th 2008 episode of SNL on which she was the musical guest.
(Who is: Adele)
The first iteration of Marie Van Brittan Brown's invention consisted of four peepholes, a sliding camera, TV monitors and microphones.
(What is: Home Security System)
Baltimore native and the daughter of former Baltimore Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro. She would later go on to become the first woman elected as U.S House Speaker.
(Who is: Nancy Pelosi)
Margaret Atwood's fictional novel turned series about a society where a woman's value becomes contingent on her ability to reproduce.
(What is: The Handmaid's Tale)
The most successful woman in Indy Car Racing and the first woman to ever lead the Indianapolis 500.
(Who is: Danica Patrick)
Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by the Guinness Book of World Records, she is noted for her song writing, five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the Whistle Register.
(Who is: Mariah Carey)
Created by Stephanie Kwolek, the first of a family of synthetic fibers of exceptional strength and stiffness. A material used in protective vest as well as in boats, airplanes, ropes, cables and much more.
( What is: Kevlar)
Clara Barton nick named "the Angel of the Battlefield" during the Civil War, in 1881 she would found this organization providing help and hope across the nation and world.
(what is: the American Red Cross)
Became an international symbol of the fight for girls' education after she was shot in 2012 for opposing Taliban restrictions on female education in her home country of Pakistan. She is the world's youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
(Who is: Malala Yousafzai)
the most successful ski racer in American history with 67 World Cup racing victories, has represented the United States at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Olympic Games, earning her 2 medals (gold and bronze).
(Who is: Lindsey Vonn)