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French figure skater known for her originality and defiance of traditional expectations. Remembered for landing a backflip on one blade at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Challenged biased judges as one of the few black female competitors.
Who is Surya Bonaly? 
100
American author best known for writing The Hunger Games trilogy. Her stories highlight issues of government control, media influence, and resistance.
Who is Suzanne Collins?
100
Prominent Catholic activist and writer who dedicated her life towards advocated for the poor and marginalize. Co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement in 1933. She promoted hospitality strongly rooted in her faith.
Who is Dorothy Day?
100
Influential American singer and songwriter. Known for her blend of R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop. Has earned multiple Grammys throughout her career and is most known for her albums Ctrl (2017) and SOS (2022).
Who is SZA (Solána Imani Rowe)?
100
American painter often crowned “Mother of American Modernism”. She created bold and innovative work that was deeply personal and expressive. Her art inspired generations of artists, particularly women, to explore their own visions. Most known for her works Jimson Weed (1936) and Red Canna (1923).
Who is Georgia O’Keeffe?
200
One of the most influential figures in women’s tennis. Won 39 Grand Slam titles and was ranked No. 1 in the world multiple times. Best known for winning against Bobby Riggs in the ‘Battle of the Sexes’, helping advocate for gender equality.
Who is Billie Jean King? 
200
Female African-American author of the Harlem Renaissance. Most famous for her work, Their Eyes Were Watching God, she explores themes of identity, independence, love, and self-discovery through the lens of an African American woman.
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
200
African-American Civil Rights figure. At fifteen years old, she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks’ more famous protest. She became a plaintiff in the landmark case Browder v. Gayle, overturning bus segregation in Montgomery.
Who is Claudette Colvin?
200
American actress known for her versatility in film and theatre. Uses her platform to advocate for gender equality and humanitarian causes. Best known for her films The Princess Diaries (2001) and Les Misérables (2012).
Who is Anne Hathaway?
200
Italian billionaire, fashion designer, and businesswoman. She is the head designer of Prada and the founder of Miu Miu. Beyond design, she is a strong advocate for creativity and women‘s presence in the fashion industry.
Who is Miuccia Prada?
300
Two of the most dominant and influential athletes in tennis history. Broke racial and cultural barriers in a predominantly white sport and advocated for equal pay and respect.
Who are Serena & Venus Williams?
300
First African-American female writer to have a play performed on broadway. Best known for her work, A Raisin in the Sun, which discusses the themes of racial inequality and segregation in Chicago during the 1950s.
Who is Lorraine Hansberry?
300
An American government leader who became the first woman appointed to the U.S cabinet by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as Secretary of Labor. She helped shape New Deal Policies such as Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and workplace safety regulations.
Who is Frances Perkins?
300
A girl group based in Los Angeles and composed of six members. The group prides itself on the cultural and ethnic diversity of its members, emphasizing the importance of representation in the media. They have recently gone viral for their “Better in Demin” campaign.
Who are KATSEYE?
300
American painter. Most known for portraying African Americans in everyday settings. The first woman to ever win the National Portrait Gallery’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. Best known for her work, First Lady Michelle Obama (2018).
Who is Amy Sherald?
400
Track and field athlete known for her speed, confidence, and unapologetic personality. Most recently won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 4x100m relay. Memorable for her style and self-expression on the track.
Who is Sha’carri Richardson? 
400
African-American poet and civil rights activist. Most famous for her work, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, is a memoir of her own traumas regarding discrimination. Worked alongside activists such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King.
Who is Maya Angelou?
400
Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Actively championed women’s rights, civil rights, and social justice. After her husband’s death, she served as a delegate to the United Nations, drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt? 
400
An iconic American singer-songwriter, often crowned “Queen of Pop”. Through her songs, she broke cultural and gender norms by challenging society’s idea of a woman’s role in entertainment. Famous for hits such as Material Girl (1985) and Like A Prayer (1989).
Who is Madonna?
400
African-American fashion model and activist. Became one of the first high-profile black models after she appeared in the 1973 Battle of Versailles fashion show. She is known for her advocacy for black models and diversity in the fashion industry.
Who is Bethann Hardison?
500
Former American figure skater. First American Woman to land the triple axel in competition, becoming the most technically skilled skaters of her time.
Who is Tonya Harding?
500
Highly influential American poet known for her intense and emotional style of writing. Explored themes of identity, mental health, and pressures faced by women in society. Most famously known for her work, The Bell Jar.
Who is Sylvia Plath?
500
First woman to run for president in 1872 and the first female stock broker on Wall Street. Leadership of the women’s suffrage movement and an advocate for labor reforms and social equality.
Who is Victoria Woodhull?
500
Icelandic singer-songwriter and producer known for her experimental approach to music. She is celebrated for her distinctive voice and integration of technology into her art. She has influenced generations of musicians through her albums Post (1995) and Homogenic (1997).
Who is Björk?
500
English painter in the early 19th century. She became one of the most successful female painters of her era. Her works often depicted aristocrats and cultural figures at the time.
Who is Margaret Sarah Carpenter? 