Amelia Boynton Robinson
American activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. She played a crucial role in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches and later became a vice president at the Schiller Institute.
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Cesária Évora
Cape Verdean singer-songwriter who left a lasting impact. With her Grammy-winning album “Voz d’Amor,” her voice resonated worldwide.
Mary Thomas
Women like Queen Mary Thomas, Queen Agnes Salomon, and Queen Mathilda McBean led the 1878 Fireburn labor rebellion, known as the Queens of the Fireburn.
Henrietta Lacks
African-American woman whose cancer cells became a major part of medical history.
Annie Turnbo Malone
Businesswoman, inventor, and philanthropist who was one of the first African American women to become a millionaire.
Bernice Lake
Dame Bernice Lake QC was a distinguished Anguillan jurist and legal scholar. In 1985, she became the first Eastern Caribbean woman appointed Queen’s Counsel.
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a prominent figure in Nigeria, known for her roles as an educator, political activist, suffragist, and advocate for women’s rights.
Angèle Dola Akofa Aguigah
Renowned figure in the fields of historical archaeology and Togolese politics.
Angelina Atyam
Ugandan human rights activist and midwife recognized for her tireless efforts in advocating for abducted children and promoting forgiveness.
Gwendoline Konie
Gwendoline Noreen Chomba Konie, a distinguished Zambian poet, diplomat, and politician, made significant contributions to her nation’s political and cultural landscape.