Pioneering Women
She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This actress won an Oscar for her role in "Erin Brockovich" and is known for her activism.
Who is Julia Roberts?
This author wrote "Pride and Prejudice."
Who is Jane Austen?
This athlete is widely considered one of the greatest female tennis players of all time and has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Who is Serena Williams?
She became the first female Speaker of the House in the United States.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
This woman became the first female Supreme Court Justice in 1981.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
This pop star is known for her hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You.
Who is Adele?
This poet is known for her work in the Harlem Renaissance and wrote "Still I Rise."
Who is Maya Angelou?
This coach led the LSU Tigers women's basketball team to the NCAA Championship in 2023, becoming the first coach to win championships at two different universities.
Who is Kim Mulkey?
This woman was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
She founded the first American women's college, Mount Holyoke, in 1837.
Who is Mary Lyon?
This actress and producer is known for her role in "Friends" and has starred in several successful films, including "Marley & Me."
Who is Jennifer Aniston?
This artist is known for her iconic work, "The Dinner Party," which features notable women from history.
Who is Judy Chicago?
This Olympic gymnast is known for her incredible talent and was the first female gymnast to win four all-around titles at the World Championships.
Who is Simone Biles?
The first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate in 1933.
Who is Hattie Caraway?
This suffragist led the fight for women's right to vote in the U.S.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
This singer and songwriter is celebrated for her powerful voice and hits such as "The Voice" and "Fight Song."
Who is Rachel Platten?
This American novelist wrote "Beloved," which won the Pulitzer Prize.
Who is Toni Morrison?
This soccer player is known for being a two-time World Cup champion and has fought for equal pay in women’s soccer.
Who is Megan Rapinoe?
This woman served as Secretary of State under President Barack Obama.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
Known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," she was an influential activist and organizer.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This award-winning director is known for her work on films like "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty."
Who is Kathryn Bigelow?
This playwright won a Tony Award for "Topdog/Underdog" and has made significant contributions to American theater.
Who is Suzan-Lori Parks?
This professional basketball player is a multiple-time WNBA champion and was the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft.
Who is Sue Bird?
This woman was the first female Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?