Women of Color
First Black First Lady who pioneered children's fitness programs in public schools
Who is Michelle Obama?
This Black inventor patented the sanitary belt, an early version of the menstrual pad
Who is Mary Kenner?
In 1981, this woman became the first female Supreme Court Justice in the United States
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
This teenage climate activist from Sweden gained international recognition for her efforts to combat climate change
Who is Greta Thunberg?
This American businesswoman who hosted a cooking show with Snoop Dog was convicted for her role in one of the largest corporate fraud scandals in history, involving her company Enron.
Who is Martha Stewart?
Shonda Rhimes star who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony
Who is Viola Davis?
This actress and inventor developed a frequency-hopping system used for radio-controlled torpedoes during World War II and laid the groundwork for Bluetooth technology
First and only female member of Palestinian National Front Committee and National Guidance Committee
Who is Samiha Khalil?
This American primatologist and conservationist is renowned for her study and advocacy on behalf of chimpanzees and their habitats
Who is Jane Goodall?
Known as the "Queen of Con," this American woman is a prolific scam artist who posed as a wealthy socialite, defrauding banks, hotels, and individuals out of millions of dollars.
Who is Anna Sorokin (also known as Anna Delvey)?
First Black principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre history
Who is Misty Copeland?
This British chemist contributed to the discovery of DNA structure
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
Nicknamed the "Iron Lady", she was the first female Prime Minister of India and was known for her strong leadership
Who is Indira Gandhi?
Founder of Green Belt movement and first African woman to win Nobel Peace Prize
Who is Wangari Maathai?
This American socialite and thief gained notoriety for her involvement in the theft of jewelry and other valuables, earning her the nickname "The Jewel Thief."
Who is Doris Payne?
Entertainer and civil rights activist who spied for the French Resistance in World War II and became the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture
Who is Josephine Baker?
Often regarded as the world's first computer programmer, this 19th-century mathematician and writer collaborated with Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine
Who is Ava Lovelace?
This politician, known for her strong advocacy for education and women's rights, became the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan
Who is Benazir Bhutto?
Known as the "Mother of the Environmental Movement," this American biologist and author wrote the groundbreaking book "Silent Spring," which highlighted the dangers of pesticides.
Who is Rachel Carson?
A former Olympic figure skater, she became infamous for orchestrating an attack on her competitor Nancy Kerrigan in 1994
Who is Tonya Harding?
Coined 'Queen of Tejano Music', this gone too soon Latina singer remains one of the best-sellers in Latin music history
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
A pioneering physicist, she collaborated with Otto Hahn in the discovery of nuclear fission, yet he alone received the Nobel Prize for this groundbreaking work
Who is Lise Meitner?
Known for her efforts in women's rights, she became the first female President of Ireland in 1990
Who is Mary Robinson?
This American conservationist and wildlife biologist is known for her work with wolves in Yellowstone National Park, advocating for their protection and reintroduction
Who is Karin Vardaman?
Known as "The Godmother of Cocaine," this Colombian drug lord was one of the most powerful figures in the Medellín Cartel during the 1970s and 1980s
Who is Griselda Blanco?