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Eartha Kitt

American entertainer whose career spanned several decades and encompassed singing, acting, and dancing.

Olivia Ward Bush-Banks

African-American author, poet, and playwright, celebrated for her contributions to African American and Native American literature.

Zofia Nałkowska

Distinguished Polish novelist, playwright, and essayist and political activist

Vy Higginsen

Influential figure in the world of entertainment, particularly recognized for her contributions in radio, theater, and music production.

Una Marson

Pioneering Jamaican feminist, activist, and writer.

Hungarian writer, considered one of Hungary’s most celebrated literary figures, with her works translated into numerous languages. Szabó gained international fame primarily for her novels, although she also wrote poetry, essays, and plays.

Gertrude Berg

American actress, screenwriter, and producer best known for her pioneering work in early television.

Gloria Naylor

American novelist best known for her debut work, “The Women of Brewster Place” (1982), which won the National Book Award for First Novel in 1983.

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.