Women in US History
The work of Laura X (no relation to Malcolm) led to March being designated this every year
What is Women's History Month
Women weren't allowed to compete in this global sports competition until the 1900 Games in Paris
What is the Olympics
She served as the first female president at U-M
Who is Mary Sue Coleman
This American singer/songwriter has been deemed the 'Queen of Pop'
Who is Madonna
The year where married women were allowed to own wages and property under their name
What is 1900
She is the first female, first Black and first Asian-American US vice president
Who is Kamala Harris
She played as forward for the US Women's National Soccer Team from 1987 to 2004
Who is Mia Hamm
On May 16, 2022, she was appointed as provost at the University of Michigan.
Who is Laurie McCauley
Michelle Obama coined this infamous phrase
What is "When they go low, we go high!"
The year Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
What is 2022
In 1878 an amendment for this was introduced in Congress - its adoption didn't occur until 1920
What is Women's suffrage
Michelle Kwan is five-time world champion and nine-time US champion in this sport
What is competitive figure skating
In 1980 a small group of college women met to organize women students and develop this organization at the university
What is the Women's League of the University of Michigan (aka the Michigan League)
This television star is the host of the longest-running talk show (hint: it's named after her)
Who is Ellen DeGeneres
Women were granted the right to vote during this year
What is 1920
Clara Barton founded this world renowned, humanitarian aid organization
What is The Red Cross
Lisa Leslie was the first woman to perform this trick in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
What is dunk a basketball
Established in 1964 this center at the university was designed to serve the needs of women students as well as women returning to school or work
What is the Center for the Education of Women (CEW+)
BONUS: used to be called the Center for the Continuing Education of Women
In 1987, she became the first woman to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Who is Aretha Franklin
Women's History Month began this year
What is 1987
This was the first woman to travel into space
BONUS: What year did this occur?
Who is Valentina Tereshkova
BONUS: 1963 (June 16)
She was the first woman to play baseball (with men)
Who is Virne "Jackie" Mitchell
The percentage of Michigan Marching Band members who identify as women (as of March 2023)
What is 42%
Who is Elizabeth Taylor
During this year women could finally get credit cards on their own
BONUS: What was passed to allow this?
What is 1974
BONUS: the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)