Edith Van Horn
Labor leader with the United Auto Workers for decades
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Ella Baker
Leading African-American civil rights and human rights activist throughout much of the twentieth century.
Elsie Allen
Renowned Native American basket weaver and cultural preservationist from the Pomo tribe in Northern California.
Dr Helen Rodríguez Trías
Pioneering American pediatrician, educator, and women’s rights activist.
LaRae Orullian
Notable figure in American business and women’s financial advocacy known for her leadership in establishing and promoting financial services for women and her significant contributions to the advancement of women in the banking industry.
Caroline LeCount
Prominent African American educator and civil rights activist during the 19th century.
Domna Samiou
Renowned Greek folk music singer and researcher dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Greek music.
Hester C Jeffrey
American activist Hester C. Jeffrey was a suffragist and community organizer known for her work with the Political Equality Club, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs.
Huda Sha’arawi
Pioneering Egyptian feminist leader and nationalist who founded the Egyptian Feminist Union in 1923, becoming a central figure in Egypt’s early feminist movement.
Bea Arthur
While Bea Arthur is widely recognized for her iconic roles in “Maude” and “The Golden Girls,” her life and career were rich with fascinating, lesser-known aspects.