Famous Firsts
In 1955, she was titled the "First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement" by Congress for her bravery and resolute stand for equal rights by refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Who is Charli D'Amelio?
Held on May 5th, this national day of awareness is symbolized by a red dress to honor and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirited people.
What is Red Dress Day?
She was Canada's first and only female Prime Minister.
Who is Kim Campbell
This music icon holds the record with the most Grammy Awards at 35 wins and 99 nominations.
Who is Beyonce?
Celebrated globally to honor women's achievements and advocate for gender equality, International Women's day takes place on this specific date.
What is March 8th?
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Who is a Marie Currie?
With 11 medals total, she’s the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history.
Who is Simone Biles?
In this year the Canadian federal government changed the voting laws allowing ALL women regardless of race and cultural background to vote.
What is 1960?
She was the first woman to lead a military raid during the Civil War.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This popstar is the most streamed female artist in Spotify history, with over 131 billion total streams.
Who is Taylor Swift?
In October 1929, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council issued this famous ruling, declaring that women were indeed “persons” eligible for Senate appointment.
What is the Persons Case?