Who's that Woman
Fans of this singer are called Swifties
Taylor Swift
In 2020 she became the first woman to become Vice President of the United States
Kamala Harris
Born in Hammonton, New Jersey she was a recent first lady.
Jill Biden
Hollywood icon Hedy Lamarr invented this frequency technology that would become the basis for what is now a staple of our everyday lives.
Wi-fi
A classic that explores the day to day life of a teenager during WWII, her diary was published by her father.
Anne Frank
Nicknamed the “Queen of Broadway,” she is known for her powerful roles such as Elphaba and Elsa.
Idina Menzel
Known as the “Queen of Media” she is the first woman billionaire.
Oprah Winfrey
She’s won five Grammys and been nominated for an Oscar, her headline tour SOS happened last year.
SZA
African American inventor Annie Malone first patented this tool that straightens hair.
Hot Comb
Her popular books transport you to a dystopian United States with 12 districts.
Susan Collin
A Barbadian singer who created Fenty Beauty
Rihanna
This Russian scientist is the first to win two Noble prizes in two different science categories and the first woman to win a Noble prize.
Marie Curie
Her pop hits include How Will I Know and Greatest Love of All
Whitney Houston
The creation of this popular cookie by Ruth Wakefield was sold to a company for $1 however the cookie, named after the Toll House Inn in MA, kept its name.
Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie
A popular TV series based on her book stars Elizabeth Moss, the sequel The Testaments was published in 2019 34 years after the original book.
Margaret Atwood
This actress overcame her fear of cats for her role in A Quiet Place: Day One
Lupita Nyong’o
The first female astronaut from the United States she visited space twice before leaving NASA to research nuclear warheads.
Sally Ride
Better known by her stage name Dana Owens got her start rapping in Newark.
Queen Latifah
Ruth Handler, a businesswoman, created a popular doll that went on to have books, TV shows and movies made about them. She co-founded the company Mattel which continues to create these dolls.
Barbie
This famous royal was tragically killed in a car crash
Princess Diana
First to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court justice, she retired in 2005.
Sandra Day O'Connor
An Elizabeth native, she published Are You There God? It’s Me, Margret
Judy Blume
Josephine Cochran invented this kitchen chore time-saver.
Dishwasher
Famous poet and civil rights activist her most notable work is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou