Sports
These iconic American tennis sisters revolutionized the sport and secured 30 Grand Slam singles titles together
Venus and Serena Williams
Betty White
She was the first African American child to desegregate an all-white elementary school in the South
Ruby Bridges
Redefined music with "Respect" and was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Aretha Franklin
This woman is the first female vice-president
Kamala Harris
This woman is widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time, standing at 4'8"
Simone Biles
This woman plays the wife of George Banks in Father of the Bride
Diane Keaton
Deaf-blind educator and author who dedicated her life to educating the public on disability rights and improving educational access for the blind.
Helen Keller
Known as the "First Lady of Song" for her unmatched vocal range and scat singing.
Ella Fitzgerald
The first female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Nancy Pelosi
This female athlete made her professional boxing debut at the age of 21. And in 2001, she defeated Jacqui Frazier-Lyde, daughter of boxer Joe Frazier.
Laila Ali
This actress played the role of Sandra, known for her sassy, comedic lines about fashion, men, and her glamorous lifestyle, often delivered to Mary Jenkins.
Founded a school in Florida for African-American children
Mary McLeod Bethune
A legendary jazz singer who broke racial barriers in the US music industry.
Billie Holiday
The first Black woman elected to Congress and the first to run for a major party's presidential nomination
Shirley Chisholm
This woman was an American track and field athlete and the fastest woman ever recorded, setting world records in the 100m and 200m in 1988
Florence Griffith Joyner
The second African American Female to receive an Academy Award
Whoopi Goldberg
A pioneer in early childhood education who specialized in kindergarten curriculum and teacher training.
Lucy Wheelock
Pioneered the "pop diva" genre and set records for voice and performance.
Whitney Houston
The first female Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O'Connor
She is a pioneer for women's soccer in the U.S. and internationally.
Mia Hamm
A major child star who set the stage for young actors, recognized for her singing, dancing, and acting.
Shirley Temple
An Italian physician who developed the Montessori method, focusing on self-directed activity and hands-on learning.
Maria Montessori
Often called the "godmother of rock n' roll," she pioneered electric guitar techniques.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
The first female Attorney General of the United States
Janet Reno