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Anne Frank was a German-born Jewish girl who kept a diary in which she documented life in hiding under Nazi persecution during the German occupation of the Netherlands. In her diary, she shows the inhuman victimization of the Jews during the Holocaust. It also helped in documenting the Holocaust itself as well while also giving a 1st person report of what it was like to live as an oppressed during this event. Anne's diary helped the world learn about the horrors of the Nazi genocide of European Jews.

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Taylor swift is an American singer born in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Some accomplishments are, being the youngest recipient for a grammy for album of the year, a writer of all her songs, a very influential person, and has over 50 million albums sold. I choose this person because everyone is talking about her, she's a very influential person right now. Her songs seem to resonate with a lot of people making her a role model of sorts. I personally feel like doing what she does isn't easy but continues to do it because she loves what she does.

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Katherine Johnson was an African-American mathematician whose calculations were key to the first successful U.S. crewed flights to space. She worked in Nasa. I decided to include her because she set a mark for women in male-dominated areas in STEM and also has major historical significance. Despite facing not only misogyny, but racism as well, she was a brilliant mathematician that took the initiative to continue working hard at NASA.

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Mary Jane Patterson was the first African-American to earn a Bachelor's Degree in 1894. I chose her because of her impact on women's higher education, especially black women. Instead of taking the usual courses for women set at Oberlin College, she took Latin, Greek, and higher mathematic classes meant for men. After she earned her degree, she worked at the Preparatory High School for Colored Youth, which is known today as Dunbar High School in Washington D.C. She was that school's first black principal.

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I am delighted to spotlight the remarkable achievements of Ida B. Wells, She is a trailblazing figure whose legacy as a journalist, civil rights activist, and women’s rights advocate continues to resonate today. Wells’ fearless advocacy against lynching, exemplified through her investigative journalism challenged the systemic racism of her time and paved the way for progress in the fight for racial justice. As a pioneering journalist and newspaper editor, she utilized the power of the press to amplify marginalized voices and champion social justice causes, while also advocating for women’s suffrage and gender equality. I chose to highlight Ida B. Wells for her contributions to civil rights and journalism, as her unwavering courage and commitment to justice serve as an inspiration for future generations striving to create a more equitable society.

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I am delighted to spotlight Josephine Baker, an extraordinary woman who had a career as an iconic entertainer, civil rights activist, and philanthropist. From her captivating performances on stages to her stance against racial injustice, Baker’s legacy is a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of justice. Her unwavering commitment to equality inspired me to write this post. She is an icon that continues to inspire individuals worldwide to challenge barriers and strive for positive change.

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Cleopatra (69 BC - 30 BC) was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt. She was highly educated, fluent in multiples languages, and renowned for her intelligence and wit. She influenced Roman politics at a crucial period and was especially known for her alliances with powerful Roman leaders, including Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her relationship with these men were both political and personal as she bore children with both of them. Shocking to me, is the age gap between Cleopatra and these two men. Cleopatra was 21 when she first met Julius Caesar (52). They had a child and remained together until Caesar's death 3 years later. She and Antony had a 14 year age difference. She is also famous for her and Antony's dramatic suicide after Antony's defeat at the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE because they'd rather do that than be captured by the forces of Octavian, a.k.a Augustus. She is remembered as one of the most iconic figures of ancient history. I chose to write about this person because I've always found history interesting for as long as I didn't have to get graded on it or had to commit to studying it.

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Karly Marina Loaiza, mostly known as Kali Uchis, is a Colombian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. She focuses on making music with R&B, neosoul, and Latin genres. She recently released her new album, Orquídeas. She won a Grammy in 2021 for Best Dancing Recording. I chose her because she's my favorite artist and I love her music. I can't wait to see her gain more recognition and awards in the future.

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The officiail coronation portrait of Her Majesty The Queen following her coronation.

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Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was initially not expected to carry the burden of being the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom and the British Empire. However, that changed following her uncle's abdication of the throne that then passed on to her father in 1936. As the eldest of two daughters, she was in line to become The Queen. During the final years of the Second World War, she served in the military, helping the cause as a mechanic. At the age of 21, she made a pledge to the British Empire stating: "I declare before you all, that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service, and to the service of our great Imperial Family, to which we all belong." This resounded across the Empire and became the principle upon which she served her people until her passing. This pledge was not expected to have the significance that it did, but that changed when King George VI unexpectedly passed in 1952, leaving the then Princess to find out her father had died and she had become The Queen while abroad, as she was undertaking a Commonwealth Tour across the British Empire. She was crowned in 1953. Her reign saw great advancements in modern society. She modernized the monarchy and sponsored many organizations throughout her life that helped minorities and aimed at solving social issues. She became the first British monarch to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Across the UK and the Commonwealth, celebrations rung out in Thanksgiving to the person who had become a constancy in people's lives across the globe. She had profound effects beyond her own country and was known for her steadfast principle of putting duty first before personal indulgences; something that Queen Mary, her grandmother, had passed onto her. It became these qualities and stability that she provided, that sent the world into mourning the week of September 8th, 2022. 3 months after her Platinum Jubilee, she passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle. Across the globe, people payed tributes to Her Late Majesty, even coming to attend the days of mourning in the United Kingdom. World leaders payed their own tributes and joined the United Kingdom during Her Late Majesty's Funeral at Westminster Abbey. Monarchs across Europe and the rest of the world also came to pay their tributes to their Head, the person who had reigned longer than any of them. She reached an amazing 70 years on the throne. She was honoured by the military, the people, and the world. Thus, her reign came to an end on the 19th of September, 2022. This marking an era of human advancements, and true devotion and service from her. Few time periods of history are named after great people. Historians rarely see an era needing be named by one person. However, this era will be marked as the Second Elizabethan Age for all it saw. It is with this that I also would say that although historians may not yet agree, she is already: Elizabeth The Great.

(By Luis)

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The Princess Elizabeth, Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Prime Minister Churchill, King George VI, Princess Margaret

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Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was Queen of the United Kingdom, married to King George VI from 1936 to 1952 at the time of King George VI's passing. Throughout her time as Queen, she became a central figure that led the monarchy to principles adopted from Queen Mary of engagement between the public and the monarchy itself. She became a critical person that helped boost morale during the Second World War, at a time in which the United Kingdom was fighting Germany on all fronts on its own. At a time when the government advised the Royal Family to leave for Canada while the war carried out, the Queen Mother famously stated "The children will not leave unless I do. I shall not leave unless their father does, and the King will not leave the country in any circumstances whatsoever." This boosted the morale of the British people who at the time were being bombarded by the Blitz and German aircraft. In fact, during the German bombings on the United Kingdom, they successfully bombed a part of Buckingham Palace, the residence of the monarch and of their family. For many, that would be the sign to leave, however, the Queen Mother and the King chose to remain steadfast with their resolution to remain by their People's side. This only grew the British cause against the Germans, as it was then felt that Germany had touched a part of the United Kingdom that was sacrosanct. It was because of this resolution of the Queen Mother, that the German leader at the time referred to her as "The most dangerous woman in Europe." After the war, she continued her public service, even after King George VI died, serving faithfully until her passing in 2002, having lived for 101 years. It is for these reasons of devotion and duty that I chose to honor her, they are admirable qualities, especially when they are put in the context of major events in history that could've been shaped differently had these qualities not been unveiled.

(By Luis)

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Virgin Mary, 1st-century BC–1st-century AD. The mother of Jesus, Mary is venerated by both Christians and Muslims, and is probably the most famous woman in history.

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Virgin Mary, 1st-century BC–1st-century AD. The mother of Jesus, Mary is venerated by both Christians and Muslims, and is probably the most famous woman in history.

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Marie Curie is an important woman in history. She was a physicist and chemist who did pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win the Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields of Physics and Chemistry. Her accomplishments include the development of the theory of radioactivity, techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes, and the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. I chose Marie Curie because of her amazing work in the field of science, her resilience in the face of adversity, and her role as a women in science.

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Marie Curie was the first women ever to receive a Nobel prize. Curie discovered polonium and radium in 1898 and championed the use of radiation in medicine and fundamentally changed our understanding of radioactivity. Her contributions to science changed society as we know it and we as individuals would be decades behind in technology and medicine without her discoveries.

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Melissa McCarthy! She is a comedian, film producer, screenwriter, voice actor, fashion designer, film actor, television director/producer, and stage actor. McCarthy has won three people’s choice awards, two Emmy awards, three MTV awards, one kids choice award, and one teen choice award. I chose Melissa McCarthy because her films never fail to bring me joy and she is very uplifting. 

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This post was written by Ka’lijya Harley.

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Billie Eilish! This beautiful queen is an actress, model, singer, songwriter, composer, activist, and dancer. She has won nine Grammys, six MTV awards, three Billboard music awards, three brit awards, two golden globe awards, and two people’s choice awards. I chose Billie because she has brought me up when I was in dark times and I am a huge fan. 

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This post was written by Ka’lijya Harley.

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Sally Ride was the first American astronaut and was the youngest American in space during the time of her trip. She boarded the space shuttle Challenger STS-7 with 4 other male astronauts and served as the flight engineer. She launched two communication satellites, operated the shuttle's mechanical arm, and conducted multiple experiments. Some of her accomplishment includes being inducted to the National Women's Hall of Fame, the Aviation Hall of Fame, and the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Additionally, President Obama honored her by awarding her with a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. Sally Ride constantly worked to improve young women in fostering their love in STEM by creating Imaginary Lines, now know as Sally Ride Science, to offer workshops for students grade 3-12. She also wrote seven children's books revolving around space exploration. I chose Sally Ride because she has inspired me to continue working in increasing the resources for young women in developing their interest in STEM.

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Michelle Obama is an author, an attorney, and was the first lady. Some accomplishments of Michelle would be getting a bestselling book, she was also named 2008 Time woman of the year, these are only some of her accomplishments. As of right now Michelle Obama has started a podcast and also continuing to write books. I choose Michelle Obama because of the great stuff that I heard about her, she advocated for woman and everyone in need.

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Ogla E. Custodio was the first Latina pilot in the United States military. Her journey to becoming a pilot was challenging as many training programs rejected her because she was a women. She graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training at the top 5% of her class and became the first female instructor of the T-38 supersonic jet plane at multiple bases. Custodio received the 2022 STEM Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, inducted into the Aerospace Hall of Fame, and reach the ranking of Lieutenant Colonel. She is now retired and is currently working with multiple non-profits to advocate for STEM programs for students. I picked Ogla Custodio because she is an inspiration to fellow Latinas-like me-interested in STEM and a reminder to keep persevering to achieve your dreams.

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. Ruth BaderGinsburg was an American Supreme Court Justice and a champion of gender equality. She was appointed to the Supreme Court

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Sojourner Truth dedicated her life to fighting against slavery and achieving gender equality. She managed to escape, with her son, from her life of slavery and was the first Black woman to win a custody case against a white man in 1828. She is most famous for her speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” which she delivered at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention. She received widespread fame and recognition for her efforts in the American Civil War and was one of the first Black women to be invited to the White House. Sojourner Truth was an author, human rights, and women's rights activist. I chose this woman because my middle name was chosen in her honor. She was also an exceptional woman who stood firmly on her beliefs.

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Courtney Love was the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for her band, Hole, which she started in 1989. While she is mostly known for being Kurt Cobain's wife, she rose to stardom, being on of the only female artists who was a standout during the Seattle Grunge scene. She was known for empowering women and giving them voices with her music, such as with the song "Violet" which is about the responsibility a woman is allowed to have about her sexuality. She also won a NME Icon award in 2020. The reason why I chose her, was because she made music that helped an oppressed group of people at that time, have a voice, and I want to try and do the same.

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Alex Morgan is an American soccer player, who is also the captain of a NWSL team known as San Diego Wave. She is very famous for her beautiful looks, but she also has a lot of skill when it comes to soccer, helping the USWNT to two World Cups in a row, in the years 2015 and 2019. The reason why I chose her is because she plays the sport that I love, in the country I was born in, while also helping expanding the love of soccer across the US which is dominated by American Football and Basketball.

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Lucy Stone was an American orator, abolitionist and suffragist who was a vocal advocate for and organizer promoting rights for women. In 1847, Stone became the first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree. She spoke out for women's rights and against slavery.

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Invented "Secret Communications System" which changed radio frequencies to prevent enemies (Nazis) from decoding messages.

This invention is now used for wireless connection and security for cellular and military devices.

Honored with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Pioneer Award.

First woman to receive BULBIE™ Gnass Spirit of Achievement Award, considered the "Oscars" of inventing.

She was also an actress during the "Golden Age". She even published an autobiography.

I chose this person because of the description Microsoft gave her "Actress and Inventor".

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Mary Church Terrell was an African American Activist in the early 20th Century. She began her journey in activism following the lynching of her friend named Thomas Moss, this caused her to join Ida B Wells Anti-Lynching campaigns. She focused a lot on racial discrimination throughout her career. Her famous quote “Lifting as we climb" was the the motto of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), which she helped found in 1896. Through this group with the help of other's she was able to fight against not only racial discrimination but also for the rights of women. She wrote the novel A Colored Woman in a White World as a way to share her struggles in society as a black woman.

I chose her because I feel as though her story isn't told enough, and it's important to talk about those who aren't taught that often. Additionally, I think the differences that she made and the way she went about making change was very cool and impactful.

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Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model and singer. Famous for playing comedic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s and was emblematic of the era's sexual revolution. Her public image blended Hollywood glamour with a distinctive charm that still resonates today. She founded her own production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1955. She was inducted to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, and a Golden Palm Star was dedicated to her at the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in 1995. She was ranked as the sixth greatest film actress, three of the films she's been in have been added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry, and she earned a Golden Globe for Best Actress. I picked Marilyn Monroe because she is a major icon in American popular culture and I love some of the movies that she's been in.

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Karol g’s accomplishment's was that she won three Billboard Music Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, and one Latin American Music Award. Her professions is that she is a reggaeton singer and songwriter.

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Malala Yousafzai - Miqueas Ramirez De La Rosa

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Malala Yousafzai - Miqueas Ramirez De La Rosa

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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and is the youngest Nobel prize winner. She gained internation recognition for girls' education in Pakistan and spoke out against the Taliban's efforts to restrict girls' access to education. In 1012, she was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman while on her way home from school. Despite the attack, she survived and continued her activism with even greater determination. In 2014, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest recipient at the age of 17. Malala's primary profession is an activist and advocate. She uses her platform to speak at the Unite Nations, write books, and establish the Malala Fund, an organization dedicated to ensuring every girl has access to free and quality education. I chose her because if she had not survived the assassination attempt or had not chosen to speak out despite the risks, the world would have lost a powerful voice for girls' education and human rights. Without her advocacy, millions of girls in Pakistan and around the world might still face education barriers.

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Mirabal Sisters - Miqueas Ramirez De La Rosa

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Mirabal Sisters - Miqueas Ramirez De La Rosa

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The Mirabal Sisters, Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa, were Dominican political activists who made significant contributions to the resistance against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Patria initially pursued a career in education and was a teacher. Later, she became involved in political activism against the Trujillo regime. Minerva studied law at the University of Santo Domingo, becoming one of the few women in the Dominican Republic who pursued higher education. Maria Teresa initially pursued a career in education like her sister Patria. She was a teacher before becoming more actively involved in political activism. She also worked as a lawyer and teacher. Together, they formed the "Movement of the Fourteenth of June" in 1959 to advocate for democracy and human rights, as Trujillo's regime consisted of corruption, brutal repression, and self-centered policies that went against the human rights of Dominicans during his period in office. I chose them because without them, the Dominican Republic might have remained in a totalitarian regime for an extended period of time. They also helped bring awareness to the world on Trujillo's rule.

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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani female education activist. I chose her because she represents persistence and fighting for beliefs. She was born on July 12, 1997. In 2009, she began writing a blog explaining the military presence in her hometown and her concerns about her school being attacked. Later, she started speaking about women's right to education. Unfortunately, in 2012 she was shot by the Taliban due to her opposition to Taliban restrictions on female education. Despite this incident, she continued advocating for female rights and won multiple awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Jane Austen is one of the most famous figures in British history, Jane Austen’s novels have gone on to become literary sensations. She often has plots that explore marriage, status and social class with a unique irony, her works have been adapted many times in plays, films and TV series. Jane Austen's novels: Pride and Prejudice, and Northanger Abbey, had the most significant effect on upper-middle class individuals' attitude towards education, and her novels made many individuals think about education, particularly English education, in new and different ways. I chose Jane Austen because of her ability to use her words to relay such powerful, feminist messages that are still relevant to modern society.

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Florence Nightingale received her nickname, “The Lady with the Lamp”, from soldiers in Crimea that initially named her the "Lady with the Lamp" because of the reassuring sight of her carrying around a lamp to check on the sick and wounded during the night, and the title happened to stay with her. The Lady with the Lamp was the founder of modern nursing, was one of our greatest Victorians and a female icon in her own lifetime. She is still an inspiration to nurses around the globe. I chose Florence Nightingale because of her outstanding accomplishments and defiance of the status quo and always advocating for what is good and just.

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Maya Angelou published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry.

She recited a poem at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993 making history as the as the first nonfiction bestseller by a Black woman.

Received more than 50 honorary degrees, a Pulitzer Prize nomination, a Tony Award nomination, and three Grammys.

She was a civil rights activist who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

Became the first Black woman director in Hollywood.

Maya Angelou was a poet, singer, film director, civil rights activist, screenwriter, actress, memorialist, journalist, film producer, dancer, and essayist.

I chose Maya Angelou because most of her works came from her own childhood which inspired her and many others to be our best selves.

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Marie Curie was a French physicist born in Poland who was a pioneer in the research in radioactivity and discovered radium and also polonium Marie curie was also the first person to win 2 Nobel prizes

I chose Marie Curies because I found her work and research interesting and also because I was surprised to find she was the fist person ever to win 2 noble prizes

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She was an airplane flyer in the 1900's.

She graduated from Columbia University.

She was the first women to pilot a plane and the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

She was awarded the "Legion of Honor" and "Distinguished Flying Across".

In her final flight, she disappeared off her flying course and was never found again.

Her pioneered career was inspiration and she is still held as a woman hero to this day.

I chose her because her courageousness and fearlessness is admirable and part of what Women's History Month is all about, which honoring those before us who took major risks in order to push history forward.

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Angela Burdett-Coutts was the first woman to have been made a peer. She had worked for Queen Victoria of the half of her poor. Prevent form working in Coutts bank she spent her time working with Charles dickens to philanthropy. She had became a pioneer and building houses for the poor and homeless, in addition creating numerous projects.

I chose her as my second option because I thought it was kind of her to take time out of her daily life to help created houses for the poor in addition to more learning and adding more projects to help others out as well.

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In 1969,  Fannie Lou Hamer helped found the Freedom Farms Corporation, a nonprofit farming cooperative organized to alleviate hunger among poor blacks and whites in Mississippi.

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Amelia Earhart is known to be the first female in this world to fly a solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Back in the days people would be shocked about the Amelia flying a solo plane to Atlantic Ocean. Now these people claim that because she was the first female to do that many people claim other people can do it now a days .

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Politician Barbara Jordan was the first Black woman elected to the Texas State Senate and the first Black woman from a Southern state to serve in the US.

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Mary Seacole travelled from her home in Jamaica to Britain to offer her services as a nurse during the Crimean War in the 1800's. She was being turned down and refusing to give up as woman of mixed-race with a Jamaican mother and Scottish father,she had to deal with prejudice and impediments basically her whole life. SHe managed to fight for her place and continued serving as a nurse for the military.

I chose Mary Seacole becuase I thought it ws very inspring to see another women so strong to fight for her job and her role and not be crushed so easily.

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Lusia Harris was the first woman to be drafted into the NBA

She scored the first points in olympic women's basketball

She was the first black woman inducted into the basketball hall of fame

Basketball player

I chose Lusia Harris because I play basketball as well

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American judge and attorney who, from 1993 until her death in 2020, was an associate justice of the US Supreme Court. At the time, she was seen of as a moderate consensus-builder, and President Bill Clinton nominated her to succeed retiring Justice Byron White. Before being named a justice of the Supreme Court, she lived a career of thriving in the face of hardship. There, she successfully opposed gender discrimination and brought the court's liberal group together. She was the second woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court in history. At sixty years of age, she was appointed in 1993. She has supported the rights of the impoverished, women, gays, and many other groups throughout her time on the bench.I chose her because she is a significant figure in history, the second female justice, and I want to practice law. Her commitment to defending the rights of others has inspired me to believe in the importance of these causes.

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She was a brilliant mathematician who worked for NASA and played a crucial role in the success of the U.S. space program. Her calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. manned spaceflights. Despite facing racial and gender barriers, she made significant contributions that helped to send astronauts to the moon. Katherine's story was also featured in the film "Hidden Figures." She's a true pioneer and an inspiration to many in science and technology.

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Claudette Colvin is an American pioneer of the 1950's civil rights and retired nurse aide who was born on September 5, 1939. When Claudette was 15 she went through a similar situation to Rosa Parks on March 2, 1955 for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus which happened before the Rosa parks incident. Claudette was apart of NAACP Youth Council which took part in the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott. I choose Claudette Colvin because she is a very interesting black women like Rosa Parks that doesn't get the same attention as her.

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Josephine Baker best known for being a activist, World renowned performer, and World War II spy. Baker thrived as a dancer in Vaudeville shows which were very popular in the 20th century, dancing in many countries, the US and around Europe. She was also mainly known for being a spy during ww2 fighting against the Nazis aiding the French by passing along secrets from the Germans. She did this by performing private shows for high ranking German officers which made her very valuable as well as brave because this put her in a very dangerous position. After coming back home to the US from a battle she had another one to fight, segregation and discrimination which led to her refusing to segregated places. Which shows how talented she was because many white people wanted her to perform. I chose her because I believe that she was very brave for her role in WW2 as well as her role as a activist fighting for racial equality.

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"I want to create a world that is reflective of all of us." 

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Born in 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana. A disability activist who is fights for the access and representation for people with disabilities. Wong is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project which is an online community for others to share their experiences as well as to amplify positive disability media and culture.

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Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was the wife of the 16th president Woodrow Wilson and the de-facto president of the United States when her husband was bedridden sick.

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The person I chose was Ellen Ochoa, a veteran astronaut, and some of her many accomplishments include:

Being the JSC's first Hispanic director and its second female director

Co- inventor of the optical inspection system, an optical object recognition method, and also a method for noise removal in images.

I chose Ellen Ochoa because of the fact I can relate to her compared to other astronauts. It’s always uplifting to find someone that has similar background as you do in the field that you want to go. Overall, I think that Ellen Ochoa is a great role model and is a person I really look up to.

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Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean as a pilot. Amelia Earhart was also the second person to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to fly solo nonstop across the whole United States. Sadly she disappeared trying to achieve her goal of becoming the first female pilot to fly around the globe, some reports say that she ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean but what really happen is still unclear. She hoped to inspire young girls to follow their dreams and ignore all stereotypes about women. Amelia Earhart was a Aircraft pilot and a nurse's aid. I chose Amelia Earhart because she influenced a lot of young girls and died doing what she loved which was to fly and to try to influence more young girls in the world.

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Born in Havana, Cuba, on October 21, 1925, and died on July 16, 2003. Celia Cruz was a Cuban singer. Celia Cruz was known not only as the "Queen of Salsa Music" but also for her fashion and performances. In 1990, Celia Cruz won her first Grammy Award for her album Ritmo en el corazón. She made over 80 albums, won three Grammy Awards, the President's National Medal of Arts, and earned 23 gold albums. She represented Salsa music for people all around the world.

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Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross which was founded in 1881 and she led it for the next 23 years. Barton even risked her life to bring supplies and support soldiers in the field during the Civil War which is what inspired her to make the American Red Cross. Clara Barton was a nurse but studied writing and languages in college. I chose Clara Barton because she founded one of the biggest non profit organizations and she wanted to help people who needed it.

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Oprah Winfrey is a highly influential American media star, a talk show host, actress, producer, and a philanthropist. Born into poverty in rural Mississippi, Winfrey overcame numerous obstacles to become one of the most successful and recognizable figures in the world. She gained fame as the host of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," a groundbreaking talk show that aired for 25 years and became the highest-rated television program of its kind. Winfrey's media empire expanded with the launch of her own production company, Harpo Productions, and the creation of her own television network. Beyond her media career, Winfrey is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and the empowerment of women and children through initiatives like the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. I chose her because she was able to gain wealth, fame, and recognition across the world by being herself and inspiring others to pursue their passion.

-Kellis Webb

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Nikki Giovanni was born in 1943, and is alive today, around the age of 80.

Nikki Giovanni was awarded the Langston Hughes medal.

Was awarded the NAACP image award.

Was nominated for a Grammy award.

Was named one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 living legends.

She was an American poet, educator, commentator, activist, and writer.

I chose Nikki Giovanni because I thought it was inspiring how she did all this as a single mother.

(Daron Barnes)

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She was born in Lake Jackson, Texas in April 16, 1971.

Won awards and honors such as the Grammy Award in 1993

Notable works were Amor Prohibido, Dreaming of You, Entre a Mi Mundo, Selena Live!, and Ven Conmigo.

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Mary Anderson was born in 1886, and died in 1953.

Invented the windshield wiper in 1903.

A big Contributor to automotive safety.

Her and her family built the Fairmont apartments in 1889

She was an inventor, rancher, worked in real estate, and a viticulturist.

I chose Mary Anderson because I want to be a mechanical engineer in the future.

(Daron Barnes)

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist. She is the youngest Latina to serve in the United States Congress. She attended Boston University of Arts and sciences. She then graduated with a degree in Economics and International relations. Alexandria was an Educational Director for the National Hispanic Institute, a founder of Brook Avenue Press, she created a publishing press to share positive stories about the Bronx, and a community organizer for Bernie Sander’s 2016 campaign for U.S. President.

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Kamala Harris is a politician, author, and a prosecutor. She worked as a deputy district attorney in Oakland, California in the 1990s where she prosecuted cases like drug trafficking and sexual abuse. She graduated from Howard in 1986 with a degree in political science and economics. Then, she went to the University of California to attend law school. Kamala Harris is currently the first black woman as vice president of the United States. She has fought for the freedom to live safely from gun violence and freedom for women to make decisions about their own bodies. In 2012, Kamala delivered a speech addressing these things in the Democratic National Convention.

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Sarah Boone improved the first ironing board in 1982.She was one of the first African American women to receive a patent in United States history. Her improvement helped many homes burn less clothes.

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Maya Angelou was a renowned American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her debut memoir, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which chronicles her experiences with racism and trauma. Angelou's writing is celebrated for its lyrical prose and profound insights into the human condition. Throughout her life, she advocated for social justice and empowerment, receiving numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. I chose her because of her significant contributions to literature and activism, particularly her impactful storytelling and advocacy for marginalized communities.

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Born of enslaved people, Ida B. Wells-Barnett fought to stop the lynching of Black Americans, carrying her fight to the White House. In 1898 she was part of a delegation to President McKinley demanding government action in the case of a Black mail carrier who had been lynched in South Carolina. Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a prominent journalist, activist, and researcher, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In her lifetime, she battled sexism, racism, and violence. As a skilled writer, Wells-Barnett also used her skills as a journalist to shed light on the conditions of African Americans throughout the South. I have chosen to talk about this person because of her accomplishments that have led the US to becoming a better country.

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Frida Kahlo, born in Mexico in 1907, was a groundbreaking artist known for her vibrant self-portraits. Despite enduring lifelong health struggles, including polio and a severe bus accident, Kahlo's work explores themes of identity and Mexican culture with raw emotion and personal expression. Her unique perspective and feminist sensibility have cemented her as a cultural icon, inspiring generations of artists and activists alike. I chose her because of her significant contributions to art and her enduring influence as a symbol of resilience and individualism

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This is Joan of Arc and as a sixteen-year old she lead the French army to victory against the English in 1429 during the Hundreds Year War. The English were so mad that they were beat by a sixteen year old that when Joan was 20 she was burned at the stake.

I chose her because of her smartness with her army strategies and because my math teacher always talks about the radical of two being her birth year.

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Rosie the Riveter stands in for the women who produced weapons and other war supplies at factories and shipyards during World War II. A 1942 song gave rise to the concept, which gained widespread recognition in the media and in commercial advertising and government posters. Over 19 million women worked during the war, many of whom either returned to the labor after being laid off during the depression or were already employed in lower-paying positions. Rosie the River is know from the "We can do it" poster too which is an iconic message during this time of Women's history month and spreads a light of the common expression " whatver boys can do girls can too".

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Madam C. J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove in 1867, was the first Black woman millionaire in America. She created the "Walker system" of hair care products after experiencing hair loss. Walker built a business empire, selling products directly to Black women and employing beauty culturalists. She used her wealth to fund scholarships and donate to various charities. In my AP biology class we talked about her contribution to the science and chemistry behind the magic of hair proudcts. Walker has allowed black women's hairtype to be ackowleged and represented with her products of curl cremes, to conditoner, and shampoo. Thanks to her I can be able to find and use products for my hairtype.

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Graduated Harvard Law School and Princeton University.

Subsequently worked in nonprofits and as the associate dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago.

Subsequently delivered speeches at the 2012, 2016, and 2020 conventions.

Served as a role model for women and worked as an advocate for poverty awareness, education, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy eating.

Worked at the law firm Sidley Austin where she met her future husband.

Former First Lady of the United States.

She is known for being married to Barack Obama, but she supports women balance their careers and families, strives to make a change, and is considered as a fashion icon.

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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist who has fought for the education of women. Many know her story as she survived a shot to the head by the Taliban in 2012 after she had advocated for women's education. Even after this traumatic experience, Malala continued fighting for educational rights, co-founded the Malala Fund, and co-authored her book "I am Malala." She completed her education and in 2014, won the Nobel Peace Prize, which marked her as the world's youngest winner. She did all of this as a teenager and inspires me because she is a young women who fought for what she believed in.

(Katie Ramirez-Buruca)

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She lived between March 1822 - March 10, 1913.

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Escaped slavery using the Underground Railroad in 1849.

Made the first trip back to South to save niece in 1859.

Made multiple trips on the Underground Railroad, saving enslaved people between 1859-1861.

Served for the Union Army in the Civil War in 1861-1865.

Was a scout and spy for the Union who wanted to abolish slavery.

She was an American abolitionist and a social activist.

She made an impact by saving people that weren't just her family and friends, but she had also saved strangers.

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Sonia Sotomayor is the third woman to serve on the Supreme Court as a justice. She was born in New York and her parents are from Puerto Rico. Her mother was a nurse and her father a tool worker who passed away when she was only nine. However, this did not stop Sotomayor from making various accomplishments. She became an assistant district attorney who did not allow herself to be disrespected by others. Obama appointed Sotomayor in 2009 and her spot was confirmed by the Senate. Not only is her becoming a justice an accomplishment for women, but for Hispanics, especially for me as a Hispanic American woman who wants to make a difference in society.

(Katie Ramirez-Buruca)

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Rosa Parks, a remarkable social activist, was honored by the U.S. Congress as the Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement. Her courageous act of refusing to surrender her seat on a Montgomery bus on December 1, 1955, to racial segregation is widely recognized. Although her leadership during the year long Montgomery bus boycott is well known, it's important to note that Rosa Parks had been an influential community leader and activist for over twelve years before the boycott and continued her activism for five decades thereafter. I have chosen to discuss this about awesome person because of her admiring achievements that forever changed the United States.