Civil Rights Movement
This woman is our first African American First Lady of the United States.
Who is Michelle Obama?
This entrepreneur from Barbados has a makeup company that is known for releasing products for women from different races, cultures, and skin types and tones.
Who is Rihanna?
She won more Grand Slam singles titles, than any other woman or man during the open era in tennis.
Who is Serena Williams?
In 1960, at the age of six, she was the first Black child to desegregate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
She is the first female Vice President in the United States
Who is Kamala Harris?
This billionaire and talk show host launched her own TV network in 2010.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This American Basketball player was sentenced to 9 years in prison in Russia for having "vape cartridges" found in her luggage.
Who is Brittney Griner?
This American woman is not only known for her involvement in the civil rights movement but also because she has an award named after her. Her award recognizes outstanding African American authors and illustrators. The books are for children or young adults. A. Harriet Tubman B. Toni Morrison C. Oprah Winfrey D. Coretta Scott King
Who is Coretta Scott King?
This was the first African American woman to appear on a U.S. postage stamp. Hint: She was born in 1820. A. Rosa Parks B. Martha Washington C. Harriet Tubman D. Toni Morrison
Who is Harriet Tubman? (C) The stamp bearing her resemblance was issued February 1, 1978, and was the first of the Black Heritage Commemorative Stamp series issued by the United States Postal Service.
This female recording artist holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won in a lifetime.
Who is Beyonce?
This American gymnast is the most decorated gymnast of all time with 32 world/Olympic gold medals
Who is Simone Biles?
She is a co-founder of the NAACP, & led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States
Who is Ida B. Wells?
She is an African American entrepreneur, who is known for being the first female self-made millionaire from her hair product business.
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
This is the first woman of color to win an Oscar award for acting. Hint: This happened in 2002. A. Gabourey Sidibe (Precious) B. Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple) C. Halle Berry (Monster's Ball) D. Salma Hayek (Frida)
Who is Halle Berry?
The Fab Five competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics. What 3 medal Gold Medalist was part of this team?
Who is Gabby Douglass?
She was the co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Who is Ella Baker?
She was the youngest artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2020
Who is koffee?
This Haitian and Japanese Tennis player has won four Grand Slam singles championships.
Who is Naomi Osaka?