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The first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School. In 2013 she was recognized by the Obama administration as a Champion of Change.
Who is Haben Girma?
This American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist has been referred to "The Queen of All Media" and was the first woman to own and produce her own talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Female painter known for her many portraits, self portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
She became the first woman to serve as chairman of the Federal Reserve in 2014, and has had a long and distinguished career in finance and economics.
Who is Janet Yellen?
This woman who retired last year, is the only tennis player to accomplish a career golden slam in both singles and doubles
Who is Serena Williams?
This English author of Mrs. Dalloway and A Room of One's Own is considered one of the most important modernist authors and pioneers in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device.
Who is Virginia Woolf?
This actress was the first (and only) Black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
This legendary singer, known for hits like Respect and Chain of Fools, was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
At 15, she became a climate change activist.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
This American professional surfer survived a shark attack and returned to surfing only a month later, and won a national championship two years later in 2005.
Who is Bethany Hamilton?
The first female editor-in-chief of The Economist and has been widely recognized for her leadership and editorial vision.
Who is Zanny Minton Beddoes?
This female actress, producer, and author is the sole African-American to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting" (winning Academy, Emmy, and Tony Awards). She is known for her roles in The Help and How to Get Away with Murder.
Who is Viola Davis?
This female artist was the first (and only) woman to win a grammy for Album of the Year three times. Her upcoming tour had unprecedented demand and opened an anti-trust investigation into ticketmaster.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This lady founded the makeup brand that bears her name and is now a global beauty empire.
Who is Estée Lauder
This american gymnast has won seven Olympic gold medals and is the most decorated gymnast in the history of the Gymnastics World Championships.
Who is Simone Biles?
This female education activist co-authored an international bestseller and won the Nobel peace prize in 2014 making her the youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
She directed and wrote the 2017 film "Lady Bird" and was nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards that year.
Who is Greta Gerwig?
A famous Belgian fashion designer, best known for her wrap dress, built her entire fashion career on the concept of female empowerment.
Who is Diane von Furstenberg?
She became the first female member of the New York Stock Exchange in 1967.
Who is Muriel Siebert?
Her 1973 win vs. Bobby Riggs was considered a significant milestone in public acceptance of women's tennis.
Who is Billie Jean King?
The author of the classic novel "Little Women".
Who is Louisa May Alcott?
She directed and co-wrote the films "Nomadland" and "The Rider" and became the first woman of Asian descent to win the Academy Award for Best Director in 2021.
Who is Chloé Zhao?
This Japanese artist is known for her brightly colored polka-dot and pumpkin-themed works.
Who is Yayoi Kusama?
The first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company.(Hint: The Washington Post Company)
Who is Katharine Graham?
In 1967, this female runner became the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon (despite officials attempting to stop her) as women were not allowed to run at the time.
Who is Katharine Switzer?