Trailblazers in Science and Tech
This woman was the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry in the U.S.
Who is Marie Maynard Daly?
This legendary African-American civil rights leader became the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This Afro-Cuban singer, dancer, and actress became an international icon and was known for her roles in "Carmen" and "Ziegler's Follies."
Who is Josephine Baker?
This Indian author is best known for her novels "The God of Small Things" and "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness," which won the Booker Prize in 1997.
Who is Arundhati Roy?
This Olympic gold medalist from America is known as the fastest woman in the world.
Who is Florence Griffith-Joyner?
The first woman of color to head a department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Who is Shirley Ann Jackson?
A prominent Black nationalist leader and feminist, she co-founded the Black Panther Party in 1966.
Who is Angela Davis?
A major figure in the Harlem Renaissance, she was an acclaimed poet, essayist, and activist.
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
She became the first African-American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for her 1982 novel "Beloved."
Who is Toni Morrison?
This Indian tennis star made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title.
Who is Sania Mirza?
Known for developing software used by NASA for satellite communication, she was one of the first African-American women to earn a degree in computer science.
Who is Dr. Gladys West?
This Indigenous activist is known for her work in environmental justice and was one of the co-founders of the Indigenous environmental movement in Canada.
Who is Winona LaDuke?
This Grammy-winning Mexican-American singer known for her beautiful voice and contributions to Latin music was tragically murdered in 1995.
Who is Selena Quintanilla-Pérez?
This pioneering feminist and author of "The Color Purple" won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for Fiction.
Who is Alice Walker?
A Mexican-American athlete and activist, she became the first Latina to win a professional tennis title.
Who is Monica Puig?
She invented the technology behind the cordless telephone and was one of the first African-American women to file a patent.
Who is Dr. Marie Van Brittan Brown?
The first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Congress, known for her advocacy of Native American rights.
Who is Sharice Davids?
An Indian actress known as the "Queen of Bollywood," she is one of the most influential figures in Indian cinema.
Who is Priyanka Chopra?
This Japanese-American writer is known for her famous novel "No-No Boy," which explores the struggles of Japanese Americans after World War II.
Who is John Okada?
This African-American gymnast won four Olympic gold medals and is regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Who is Simone Biles?
This scientist is known for her groundbreaking research in genetics and was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work on CRISPR gene editing.
Who is Dr. Jennifer Doudna? (Note: While Dr. Doudna is a white woman, she has collaborated extensively with Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, a French BIPOC scientist)
The first woman of color to serve as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, from 2003 to 2007.
Who is Louise Arbour?
This Afro-British writer and performer is best known for her novel "Orange Is the New Black," which was later adapted into a successful television series.
Who is Piper Kerman?
A Ghanaian-American poet, essayist, and activist, she is known for her work on race, gender, and African diaspora, including her influential poem collection "We Should All Be Feminists."
Who is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie?
This Brazilian-born soccer player is considered one of the greatest female footballers of all time and won two Olympic gold medals.
Who is Marta Vieira da Silva?