Women in Science
This woman was known to be a "Hidden Figure" and helped send astronauts to the moon with her expertise in Math and Aero science technology.
Who Katherine Johnson?
After escaping slavery, she dedicated most of her life becoming an abolitionist and helping those enslaved to escape through the under ground railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Not only was she the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, she was the first person to fly from LA to Mexico City.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Her refusal of giving up her seat sparked the Civil Rights movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Since she was young, she was considered to be a vocal prodigy and later became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
She helped coined the term "radio- active" with their discovery of Radium and Polonium.
Who is Marie Curie?
This young lady helped Lewis and Clark with their expedition to the Pacific North West
Who is Sacagawea?
She was the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
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Who was the first woman to serve the Supreme Court?
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
This democratic politician was the first woman to become speaker of the House. She also served this term twice.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
who is Simone Biles?
Her X-ray photographs of DNA helped discover the genetic make-up of DNA
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
She became the first American woman to earn an international pilot's license, despite racial discrimination preventing her entry to American flying schools.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
She has many firsts under her name, including first female vice president of the U.S.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This activist is the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for girls' education and children's' rights.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
She is the youngest Latina to serve in Congress and is often referred as A.O.C.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
She helped pay the way for the technology we use today.
Who is Betty Holberton?
She was one of the prominent leaders of the Women Suffrage movement in the U.S.
Who was Susan B. Anthony?
Even after being rejected from leading schools and banned from classroom demonstrations, this did not stop this lady from becoming the first female doctor in the U.S.
Who is Elizabeth Blackwell?
Her Slogan "Si Se Puede", originally used in her efforts for labor justice, is still used today in many other activist groups.
Who is Dolores Huerta?
Who is Greta Thunberg?
She is known to be considered one of the leading women scientists of the United States.
Who is Florence Rena Sabin?
She was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits, bold colors, and social commentary.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
Her lack of aviation experience did not stop her from being the first woman to launch into space.
Who is Valentina Tereshkova?
Margaret Thatcher was not only know to be the first Woman Prime Minister, but she was also known by this nick name.
Who is "The Iron Lady"?
This iconic activist wasn't only known for her advocacy for gay and transgender rights, but she was also known as a drag queen.
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?