Eva M Clayton
In 1992, Eva M. Clayton won election to the U.S. House of Representatives to become the first African-American woman to represent North Carolina in Congress and the state’s first Black Representative since 1901.
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Anya von Bremzen
Anya von Bremzen is a three-time James Beard Award-winning author and culinary writer.
Annabelle Tometich
Annabelle Tometich spent 18 years as a food writer and restaurant critic for The News-Press in her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida.
Eleanor Jameson Baker
The Baker Chocolate Company, founded in the 1780s, played a significant role in Dorchester’s economy and employed many women. Eleanor inherited the company after the death of her husband in 1852 which allowed her to continue with her philanthropic work.
Inga Allison
Perfect brownies baked at high altitude are possible thanks to Colorado’s home economics pioneer Inga Allison
Beth Lloyd
Australian dietician
Betty Meehan
Anthropologist whose research includes ethnohistoric and archaeological information.
Dr Virginia Holsinger
Virginia H. Holsinger was an American chemist known for her research on dairy products and food security issues.
Rachel Khong
Rachel Khong is the author of The New York Times bestselling novel, “Real Americans.” Her first novel, “Goodbye, Vitamin,” was the winner of the California Book Award for first fiction and named a Best Book of the Year by NPR; O, The Oprah Magazine; Vogue; and Esquire. Khong lives in Los Angeles.
Zuleikha Mayat
South African author and activist who led a life of courage, compassion and integrity