Dorthaan Kirk
Called “Newark’s First Lady of Jazz,” Kirk has been active as a curator and producer of jazz events primarily in and around Newark, New Jersey, and is an avid supporter of musicians and jazz education for children.
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Ella MacMahon
Irish novelist
Mary Beckett
20th century Irish writer
Catherine Dean May
The first woman to represent Washington state in the U.S. House of Representatives, Catherine Dean May, entered public service after her father insisted that she not repeat his example of avoiding the political arena.
Rachel Burrows
20th century Irish actress, broadcaster and teacher
Larissa Behrendt
Indigenous Australian activist, filmmaker, academic, lawyer and writer
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Dee Dee Bridgewater is a daring performer of great depth whose singing talents have earned her three Grammy Awards as well as a Tony Award. In addition, her commanding personality made her a natural for hosting the award-winning National Public Radio syndicated radio show JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater from 2001 to 2014.
Lisa Bellear
Lisa Bellear’s work as an artist, poet, photographer, broadcaster, activist and academic continues to inspire change and educate.
Lisi Turrá
Argentine writer and architect
Louise Winslow
Cleveland-based pioneer in sewing, cooking, and craft “how-to” programs on radio and television in the late 1940s, 50s, and 60s.