Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones Disease) that limits her range of motion, the violinist, singer, and songwriter plays the violin with a technique like that of a cellist. Her original songs and approach to traditional fiddle music are enhanced by her incorporation of live looping and sonic exploration.
Founded in Boston in 1892, the Dorchester Woman’s Club united women to promote intellectual growth and community values, led by early members Clara Ripley (1855-1931) and Ella Whiton (1857-1932).
Black Panther, university lecturer and poet
In addition to her ongoing research in nuclear medicine, Nouria has travelled to Afghanistan many times, at the risk of her own life, to establish science teacher training programs, apprenticeships, literacy programs, and a range of other constructive initiatives, to drive change and empower young people and women and their communities.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal was a leading advocate for land rights and reconciliation, and in 1964 published the first modern poetry book by an Aboriginal Australian woman.
Active member of the Jewish community of New Brunswick in New Jersey.
Beatrice Williams (1898–1986) lived and served the community in a Boston South End House residence for twenty-five years.
Thanh-Kham is an avid supporter of the Australian-Vietnamese community
Member of the Islamic Women’s Welfare Council of Victoria, founder of the ‘Muslimah Women’s Group’, of the Western Region Muslim Community in Wyndham and a member of the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition.
Founder of Future Forte, a charity non-profit organisation that showcases excellence from the multicultural community ensuring that diverse voices are heard and valued