Women in Politics
The first female Vice President
Kamala Harris
This American gymnast is the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history, with a total of 25 medals.
Simone Biles
In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, a feat that made her an international icon
Amelia Earhart
This civil rights activist refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks
Known as the "Queen of Country," she has hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5" and is also a successful businesswoman and philanthropist
Dolly Parton
First woman to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party
Hillary Clinton
The first and only tennis player to achieve a Career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles
Serena Williams
She was the first woman to co-anchor a major network evening news program in the United States
Barbara Walters
This media mogul became the first African American woman billionaire and is known for her influential talk show
Oprah Winfrey
This singer-songwriter and guitarist was the lead vocalist of the band Fleetwood Mac and is known for her distinctive voice
Stevie Nicks
Appointed in 1993, she was the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This female soccer player is a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and has been an advocate for equal pay
Megan Rapinoe
This artist was known for her self-portraits and depiction of Mexican folk culture
Frida Kahlo
This abolitionist was known as ‘Moses’ in the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman
Dubbed the "Queen of Pop," this singer is known for hits like "Like a Virgin" and "Vogue"
Madonna
First woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
In 1997, she became the first player to sign with the WNBA and is known as one of the league's founding players
Sheryl Swoopes
This Princess of Wales, died in a car accident in Paris in 1997, leaving behind her two children: Prince William and Prince Harry
Princess Diana
This former First Lady launched the "Reach Higher" initiative to inspire students in the U.S. to pursue higher education
Michelle Obama
This rapper and singer became the first female solo artist to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2019
Cardi B
She was the first female justice on the Supreme Court
This American swimmer has won multiple Olympic gold medals and is known for her dominance in freestyle events, including setting world records in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle.
Katie Ledecky
This woman is credited with the discovery of the structure of DNA
Rosalind Franklin
She was the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature, awarded in 1993. Her novels include "Beloved", "Song of Solomon", and "The Bluest Eye"
Toni Morrison
This woman is known as the "Queen of Soul" and was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Aretha Franklin