Women in Music
She is known as the "Queen Of Soul"! Wrote the song RESPECT
Who is Aretha Franklin
The youngest woman and youngest Latina to ever serve in the United States Congress.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
This actress was first female African American to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
Who is Hattie McDaniel
She was the first openly transgender representative in the United States congress from the state of Massachusetts
Who is Althea Garrison
She is known as "Queen of Tejano" music. Her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. She wrote Como La Flor
Who is SELENA
In 2022, she became the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court Justice
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson
In 2022 she became the first Black woman to win that Emmy twice.
Who is Zendaya.
An important advocate for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, those effected by H.I.V. and AIDS, and gay and transgender rights.
Who is Marsha P. Johnson.
She is the first person ever to land a double-double dismount and the first woman to land a triple double in her gymnastics competition
Who is Simone Biles.
She is the only artist to posses 32 Grammys - securing her spot with the most Grammys won by an artist.
Who is BEYONCE.
She became the first female Jewish Supreme Court justice and became one of only four females justices in history! She played a huge role in women's pro-choice movement and reproduction rights.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
In 2015, she became the first African American woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Who is Viola Davis.
Worked alongside Marsha P. Johnson during the Stonewall riots
Who is Sylvia Rivera.
She became the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in speed skating
Who is Erin Johnson
This singer/actress made history as the First Woman Rapper to Have Every Song on Album Certified Platinum
Who is Cardi B.
As the first lady she launched Let Girls Learn, a U.S. government-wide initiative to help girls around the world go to school and stay in school.
Who is Michelle Obama.
She stars in the Wakanda movie as Zuri, T'Challa's younger sister
Who is Forest Whitaker
Was an icon in 19th century theatre, played numerous male and female roles and she was best known for her role as Romeo in Romeo in Juliet. Additionally, she challenged status quo by wearing both men and womens clothing during this time period
Who is Charlotte Cushman
the first Black woman CEO in the NBA, was hired by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018
Who is Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall .
In 2023, she became the First transwoman to receive a Grammy
Who is Kim Petras.
Currently running for Buffalo's Common Council for Masten District Seat.
Who is India Walton.
The first Kenyan actress who won an Academy Award for her film debut in 12 Years a Slave (2013)
Who is Lupita Nyongo'o.
this Bronx native was the first person in the United States widely known to have received gender-confirming surgery. Her legacy helped change the way people thought about LGBTQ people
Who is Christine Jorgenson
the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart.