Nancy Power
Irish Celticist, member of Cumann na nBan, and civil servant
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Anna Parnell
Irish nationalist and land activist
Linda Chavez-Thompson
Mexican-American labor rights activist
Dr Lisa I Iezzoni
In 1998, Dr. Lisa Iezzoni was the first woman to be appointed professor in the department of medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA.
Margaret Murray Washington
Margaret Murray Washington rose from humble beginnings to prominence as an educator, reformer, and clubwoman.
Dr Souheir Edelbi
Seeds of commitment to Palestinian liberation began to sow in Souheir Edelbi at a young age as she learned about the Nakba and oppression faced by Palestinians from her father.
Lilian Snooks
Lillian Bernice Snooks was at the forefront of the late-twentieth century campaign to preserve Atsugewi culture and traditions.
Kelly Church
Native American basketmaker
Dr Sara Delaney
Long-time advocate for books and reading, she served 34 years in Veterans’ Affairs, including as Tuskegee librarian
Dr Angela Y Davis
Dr Angela Yvonne Davis is a prominent political activist, scholar, and author.