Women in American Music
She was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and you better respect that!
Who is Aretha Franklin?
She’s often credited as the world’s first computer programmer for her work on the Analytical Engine in the 1800s.
Who is Ada Lovelace?
She became the first woman of color to win the Oscar for Best Director, for the 2021 film Nomadland.
Who is Chloé Zhao?
She led hundreds to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This tennis legend won 39 Grand Slam titles and fought for equal pay.
Who is Billie Jean King?
This rapper became the first female solo artist to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys, taking home the award in 2019.
Who is Cardi B?
She made headlines in 2012 when she became the CEO of Yahoo, one of the few women to lead a major tech company
Who is Marissa Mayer?
This singer and actress was the first Black woman to receive an honorary Oscar for her contributions to film
Who is Lena Horne?
She’s a scholar and activist known for her work on prison abolition and was once on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.
Who is Angela Davis?
The first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
Often called the 'Godmother of Rock and Roll,' this gospel singer and guitarist heavily influenced Elvis and Johnny Cash.
Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe?
An actress and inventor, her WWII-era frequency-hopping technology helped pave the way for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Who is Hedy Lamarr?
She directed Lady Bird, Little Women, and Barbie, and became a major name in modern feminist filmmaking.
Who is Greta Gerwig?
This feminist icon co-founded Ms. Magazine and became one of the faces of the 1970s women’s movement.
Who is Gloria Steinem?
This soccer star is known for her advocacy and helped the U.S. win multiple World Cups.
Who is Megan Rapinoe?
Her 1971 album Tapestry became one of the best-selling albums of all time and cemented her place in music history.
Who is Carole King?
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize—and the only one to win it twice.
Who is Marie Curie?
Her self-portraits and surreal style made her an icon of feminist and Latin American art
Who is Frida Kahlo?
A nurse in the Civil War known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" who went on to found the American Red Cross.
Who is Clara Barton?
She became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with an official bib number.
Who is Kathrine Switzer?
This rapper and actress released her debut album All Hail the Queen in 1989 and became a pioneer for women in hip-hop
Who is Queen Latifah?
This award-winning film highlighted three Black women whose math powered NASA’s early space missions.
What is Hidden Figures?
The author of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Who is Margaret Atwood?
She refused to give up her bus seat and sparked a movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
A dominant gymnast with the most World Championship medals in history.
Who is Simone Biles?