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100
This Puerto-Rican singer-actress-dancer was born in the Bronx and got her start on the television show "In Living Color."
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
100
This talk show host, comedian and actress came out in 2002. After winning several Emmys for her own talk show, she went on to co-host The View, leaving in 2007. She has been a strong vocal advocate for LGBT rights, particularly adoption rights.
Who is ROSIE O'DONNELL?
100
This Albanian nun with Indian citizenship founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta. A humanitarian, she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned and dying until her death in 1997.
Who is Mother Teresa?
100
This red-headed actress, comedian, model and film executive starred with her then-husband, Desi Arnaz, in one of the most popular television sitcoms of all time.
Who is LUCILLE BALL?
100
This daughter of the Chief of the Powhatan Confederacy saved Captain John Smith's life. She later married John Rolfe.
Who is Pocahontas?
200
This Tejano singer was slain in 1995 at the age of 23. In 1997, Jennifer Lopez starred in the title role of the movie chronicling her life and death.
Who is Selena Quintanilla Perez?
200
This basketball superstar, a champion in collegiate, professional and Olympic basketball, came out in 2005.
Who is SHERYL SWOOPES?
200
An activist and widow of a slain civil rights leader of the mid-20th century, this extraordinary woman was an advocate for civil and human rights, world peace, feminism, LGBT equality and veganism.
Who is Coretta Scott King?
200
This pop star, who got her start on Disney's "The Mickey Mouse Club," is one of the top-selling female artists in US History. Her first single, "Baby, One More Time" rose to #1. She just released her sixth album, Circus, in December 2008.
Who is Britney Spears?
200
The Shoshone woman helped lead Lewis and Clark across North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean. Her image is now on the $1 US coin.
Who is SACAJAWEA?
300
This actress, born to Honduran parents, rose to stardom after starring in "Real Women Have Curves" and went on to win an Emmy for her portrayal of the title character in "Ugly Betty."
Who is America Ferrera?
300
This American First Lady was an advocate of the New Deal, feminism and civil rights. She was also bisexual.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
300
This woman worked tirelessly to secure voting rights for women. She became the first woman to have her image on a US coin.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
300
This woman is and Academy Award-winning actress, tap dancer and was an iconic American child actress in the 1930s. In her adulthood, she had a notable career as a diplomat.
Who is Shirley Temple?
300
Buffy Sainte-Marie, Cree, appeared regularly on this children's show.
What is SESAME STREET?
400
This famous bisexual Mexican painter produced numerous self portraits, which depicted her pain, sexuality, and her infamous unibrow. She was married to Diego Rivera.
Who was Frida Kahlo?
400
This self-described "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet" was an activist who was involved in Black Feminism. She is the author of "Zami: A New Spelling of my name"
Who is AUDRE LORDE?
400
This book, written by feminist Betty Friedan, was published in 1963 talked about the “problem that has no name” experienced by American housewives.
What is THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE?
400
This singer and actress has been called "The Queen of Pop." She is known for songs like "Material Girl," "Like a Virgin," "Vogue."
Who is Madonna?
400
Lori Piestewa, Hopi, was the first Native woman to die while serving in the U.S. military. In what combat did she die?
What is OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM?
500
This tireless activist is best known for founding United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez, but continues to be an advocate for women, Latinos, immigrants, and the LGBT community.
Who is Dolores Huerta?
500
This author, actress and musician is a transgender woman. Her boyfriend PFC Barry Winchell, was murdered after fellow soldiers discovered learned of their relationship. Their story was chronicled in the film Soldier’s Girl. She later went on to star in a reality dating show, Transamerican Love Story.
Who is Calpernia Addams?
500
In 1931, this American social reformer, known for founding Hull House and providing social services to the poor, became the first woman to win the Nobel Peace prize.
Who is JANE ADDAMS?
500
This actress, most known for her role in the movie "Clueless" is an animal rights activist, a vegan and a spokeswoman for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Who is Alicia Silverstone?
500
This influential leader became the first Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Who is WILMA MANKILLER?
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