Learn about Mary Church Terrell, daughter of former slaves and one of the first Black women to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree,
Students learn about Lois Weber, the first woman director of a feature film, and her impact on silent film and early Hollywood. This is part
Queen Lili‘uokalani was the first sovereign queen, and the last monarch, of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. At the time of her reign, a new Hawaiian
Learn about Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first American Indian physician and the first to found a private hospital on an American Indian reservation. This
Learn about the life and scientific achievements of botanist, explorer and environmentalist Ynés Mexía. This is part of the Unladylike2020 series. Women’s Studies, Historical Figures,
Tye Leung Schulze became the first Chinese American woman to work for the federal government and the first Chinese American woman to vote in a
Williamina Fleming was a trailblazing astronomer and discoverer of hundreds of stars who paved the way for women in science. Learn about her contributions to
Learn about artist Meta Warrick Fuller, forerunner to the Harlem Renaissance. This is part of the Unladylike2020 series. Women’s Studies, Historical Figures, African American Studies,
Learn about Jovita Idar, a teacher, journalist, nurse and civil rights activist who grew up in Texas and endeavored to expose segregation, lynching and other
Sissieretta Jones was heralded as one of the greatest singers of her generation and a pioneer in the operatic tradition at a time when access
