Civil rights & Activism
This activist refused to give up her seat on a bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Rosa Parks
This Latina labor leader co-founded the United Farm Workers.
Dolores Huerta
This Supreme Court justice fought gender discrimination and became the “Notorious RBG.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This Houston-born singer is known for “Single Ladies” and her Beyhive fan community.
Beyonce
A belief in social, political, and economic equality of all genders.
Feminism
This organizer believed strong movements are built from the community and helped guide civil rights groups.
Ella Baker
She was the first African American woman to travel into space in 1992
Mae Jemison
This congresswoman from New York advocates for climate action and economic justice.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
This rapper from Houston popularized “Hot Girl Summer” and advocates for female empowerment.
A framework that centers the experiences and struggles of Black women and other women of color.
Womanism
This LGBTQ+ activist and drag performer was a key figure in the Stonewall uprising and fought for transgender rights
Marsha P. Johnson
This entrepreneur became the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S. and built a haircare empire.
Madame CJ Walker
This First Lady promoted health, education, and empowerment programs and wrote the book Becoming.
Michelle Obama
This singer and rapper released hits like “Kiss Me More” and blends R&B, pop, and rap.
Doja Cat
The right to make decisions about your body, birth, and healthcare access.
Reproductive Rights
This activist, scholar, and former political prisoner links racial justice, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Angela Davis
This youth leadership pioneer founded an organization in NYC that empowers teen girls through leadership programs.
Sadie Nash Leadership Project
This activist founded the Me Too movement to fight sexual harassment and assault.
Tarana Burke
This Bronx rapper rose to fame for songs like “Bodak Yellow” and is known for using her platform to speak on wealth, culture, and women’s rights.
Cardi B
The fight for laws, policies, and protections that ensure fairness regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or identity.
Gender Equality