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Known for her self-portraits, this Mexican artist was an important figure in her depiction of the female experience from both Mexican and European influences.
Frida Kahlo
Famous African-American singer referred to as the “Queen of Soul”.
Aretha Franklin
What was the goal of the women’s suffrage movement?
To achieve the right to vote for women
Who was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O'Connor
What is Clara Barton most famous for?
Founding the Red Cross
This woman did not receive credit for the discovery of the structure of DNA until after her death.
Rosalind Franklin
Legendary Mexican female artist, her artwork typically featured her.
Frida Kahlo
The brutal killing of this woman during a no-knock house search sparked the SAY HER NAME Movement across the United States.
Breonna Taylor
Who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic by plane?
Amelia Earhart
Which famous woman discovered the elements radium and polonium?
Marie Curie
This famous figure was most known for her participation in the Stonewall uprising of 1969 in New York that served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement.
Marsha P. Johnson
One of the most famous female authors of all time, wrote classics like “Pride and Prejudice”, “Emma”, and more.
Jane Austen
This movement was started by three black women and brought police brutality against black men and women into the public spotlight.
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Who was the first female member of a presidential cabinet?
Frances Perkins
Which famous woman studied chimpanzees and was a world-renowned animal’s rights advocate?
Jane Goodall
Co-founder of BRCK Inc, a hardware and services technology company based in Kenya, this woman enabled communication in low infrastructure environments.
Juliana Rotich
Famous female director, wrote “LadyBird” and directed the remake of “Little Women”
Greta Gerwig
During the 1960s, women revived the feminist movement that advocated for what?
To challenge the systemic inequalities women face on a daily basis (jobs, pay, etc.) as well as embracing femininity
Who was the first woman elected to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
Who won the 2009 Royal Society Rosalind Franklin for her studies in the evolution of diversity in pathogens?
Sunetra Gupta
Known for her work in preserving Native American traditions, this notable woman stayed true to her culture despite the pressures to conform to society.
Zitkala-sa
Famous Hispanic actress, first Latina EGOT, most known for her role as Anita in “West Side Story”
Rita Moreno
The #MeToo movement brought attention to what?
Victims of sexual harassment and abuse and its offenders
Who was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize?
Edith Wharton
Who contributed greatly to the discovery of the structure of DNA?
Rosalind Franklin