Women in Science
The first American woman in space on June 18, 1983.
Who is Sally Ride?
These sisters dominate the Tennis World.
Who are Venus & Serena Williams?
The first woman to ever host her own late-night talk show in 1986.
Who is Joan Rivers?
She was the first Black First Lady in White House. She later later went on to write two novels about her life story in order to empower young women and children.
A British author, film producer and screenplay writer, best known for being the author of the bestselling Harry Potter book series.
Who is J.K Rowling?
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. She was a pioneer in the engineering of radiation, a treatment for cancer.
Who is Marie Curie?
She is officially the fastest woman in the world. She won the women's 100 meter title at the 2023 track and field world championships Monday in Budapest, Hungary.
Who is Sha'Carri Richardson?
She played the star role in the movie "The Woman King". She is also the first black woman to win five Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Who is Viola Davis?
She holds a democratic seat in California Congress. She is known for the quote "Reclaiming my time".
Who is Maxine Walters?
An American author, poet and civil rights activist, wrote the book of poetry “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” in 1969.
Who is Maya Angelou?
She created holograms and 3-D projections for the movie industry.
Who is Valerie Thomas?
She was first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game.
Who is Candace Parker?
Referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century.
Who is Selena Quintanilla-Pérez?
She is the highest ranking woman in politics.
Who is Kamala Harris?
An American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist, and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for the novel "The Color Purple"
Who is Alice Walker?
The inventor of Wifi, GPS & Bluetooth.
Who is Hedy Lamarr?
In the 1940s during WWII, this became the first women's professional sports league.
What is the All American Girls Professional Baseball League?
She has earned legendary “one name only” status, won Grammy, Emmy and Academy Awards and sold more than 100 million records in the process.
Who is Cher?
She served as the second woman and first Jewish women on the Supreme Court. She was appointed a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals in 1980. She advocated for gender equality and women’s rights.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
She pioneered a new genre with her 1818 novel, Frankenstein, considered by many to be the first work of science fiction.
Who is Mary Shelley?