Women's History Month
This Month is Celebrated annually as Womens History Month
March
Ruth Handler was made famous as the inventor of this well-known toy, that got its own movie in 2023
Barbie
A singer from Barbados considered to be one of the bestselling artists of all time. She is known for using her platform for advocating for women's rights as well as black and LGBTQ+ rights. (Popular Song's: We Found Love, Work, Umbrella)
Rhianna
Known for helping initiate the civil rights movement in the United States when she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955.
Rosa Parks
The movement that fought for the right of women by law to vote in national or local elections.
The Suffrage Movement.
The theme for Women's History Month 2025
Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
This popular female-owned beauty brand is worth over $2.8 billion
Fenty Beauty
This woman, born in Texas, has the most Grammy awards of any woman in history
Beyonce
First African-American First Lady, serving from 2009-2017, who is notable for championing for a healthier and a more educated nation.
Michelle Obama
This outspoken woman started as a waitress, and became a New York State congresswoman
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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In 1980, this President of the United States, who recently passed away, signed the first proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women's History Week
Jimmy Carter
This famous athlete has numerous Grand Slam titles and has broken barriers for women in sports
Serena Williams
The first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, known for her song "RESPECT".
Aretha Franklin
This Iowa Hawkeyes basketball player has increased the popularity of women's basketball
Caitlin Clark
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This woman is the first Black woman to become a Supreme Court Justice
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Women's History Week was expanded to Women's History Month in this year
1987
Mary Shelley was known for creating the Science Fiction genre with this classic monstrous novel
Franenstein
Considered one of the greatest, most successful, vocalists of the 20th Century, selling around 180m records. She was also the first black woman to have her videos played regularly on MTV with hits like "I will Always Love You".
Whitney Houston
This well-known actress got her start in Akeelah and The Bee
Keke Palmer
The Amendment granting the women the right to vote.
19th Amendment
The first International Women's Day was held in this year.
1911
This movie, based on Margaret Hamilton, known for making the software that made Neil Armstrong's moon landing possible.
Hidden Figures
This artist got her start on TikTok, and was the first female rapper to sign with the label Top Dawg Entertainment in 2022
Doechii
Known as the youngest person to receive a Nobel Prize; their work consists of advocating for the education rights of women and girls.
Malala Yousafzai
Where the first women's rights convention was held in July 19-20,1848. This convention sparked decades of activism leading to the passing of the 19th Amendment.
Seneca Falls Convention