Women's History
She was an American aviator who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and the first person ever to fly solo from Hawaii to the US.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Having grown up in a tiny one-bedroom cabin in the Smoky Mountains, this country singer now funds the Imagination Library to promote childhood literacy.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This law gives female athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports in federally funded educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities.
What is Title IX?
This actress is a staple in the film industry, starring in films such as The Help, Hidden Figures, and The Shape of Water.
Who is Octavia Spencer?
The first Jewish woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, this judge was an advocate for gender equality and women's rights.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
The introduction of this medication was nothing short of revolutionary, fueling feminist activism in the 1960s as it opened up a wealth of freedoms.
What is birth control?
A music act featuring several female singers who generally harmonize together. Famous examples include the Supremes, Destiny's Child, and Blackpink.
What is a girl group?
Standing at just 4-feet-9-inches, she is the first female U.S. gymnast to win four gold medals at a single Olympic Games, and the first gymnast to win three consecutive world all-around titles.
Who is Simone Biles?
Viola Davis became the first black woman to win an Emmy for Best Actress for her role in this show.
What is How to Get Away with Murder?
This TV host is known as the “Queen of all Media” and was the world’s only black billionaire from 2004 to 2006.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
A poet and civil rights activist, this woman's award-winning memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings made literary history as the first nonfiction best-seller by an African-American woman.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This singer has won over 560 music awards throughout her career, including iHeartRadio's TikTok Bop of the Year for a shimmering song from her late-nights album.
Who is Taylor Swift?
After winning the 1999 U.S. Open at the age of 17, this tennis player has gone on to hold the most combined significant titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
Who is Serena Williams?
Rachel Brosnahan is the star of this show, which follows a 1950s housewife on her journey to stardom as a stand-up comedian. Currently, it has won 20 Emmys.
What is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?
This activist was a huge name in the Civil Rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This 1848 convention featured Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and other activists. They discussed gender equality and signed the Declaration of Sentiments, formally agreeing to fight for women’s rights.
What is the Seneca Falls Convention?
Put some respect on her name! This singer was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This rowdy WWE star is a two-time SmackDown Women's Champion and was named "world's most dominant athlete" in a 2015 Sports Illustrated story.
Who is Ronda Rousey?
The first Latina to win a Tony Award and the second woman to become an EGOT holder, this actress is best known for her role as "Anita" in West Side Story.
Who is Rita Moreno?
This 2014 Nobel peace prize laureate had an assassination attempt made against her by the Taliban because she advocated for female education.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
This Prussian-born Queen overthrew her husband, Peter III, and named herself Empress of the Russian Empire in 1762. She also has a Hulu series based on her life.
Who is Catherine the Great?
This American singer's song Make Your Own Kind of Music, originally released in 1969, is currently the soundtrack to a TikTok trend featuring Pedro Pascal and Nicolas Cage.
Who is Cass Elliot?
This former World No. 1 tennis player was featured in the documentary Battle of the Sexes, which covers her epic 1973 tennis match against retired men’s champion, Bobby Riggs.
Who is Billie Jean King?
This screenwriter and director is known for making dialogue-driven independent films, but is also known for her adaptations of past medias. Examples include 2019's Little Women and the 2023 Barbie movie.
Who is Greta Gerwig?
This 20-year-old Swedish environmental activist is known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation.
Who is Greta Thunberg?