Women’s History Months: March 24, 2019
Diana, Princess of Wales was a member of the royal family of Great Britain. She was the first wife of Prince Charles. Diana was a fashion icon, but more importantly a humanitarian. Her work with people living with AIDS/HIV was revolutionary for the time period. After she and Charles divorced Diana passed away in a car crash that many blame on the paparazzi. By the time of her death she was collectively loved by people all over the globe.
Women’s History Months: March 23, 2019
Lucille Ball was an actress, comedian, studio executive, and producer. As one of televisions greatest icons, she became famous for her sitcoms ‘I Love Lucy’, ‘The Lucy Show’, and ‘Here’s Lucy’. She was the first woman to head a production company in Hollywood. She passed away in 1989.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 22, 2019
Sheryl Swoopes is a former professional basketball player. She was the first player to be signed to the WMBA and won the league MVP on three separate occasions. Sheryl also won three Olympic Gold Medals for her sport. Now she coaches the Loyola Ramblers.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 21, 2019
Manuela Saenz was an Ecuadorian revolutionary heroine. She supported the revolution by gathering information and distributing leaflets. Manuela also became famous for protesting for women’s rights. She received the Order of the Sun for her service to her country. Manuela passed away in 1856.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 20, 2019
Boudica was the Queen of the British Celtic Iceni Tribe. She led an uprising against the Roman Empire in 60AD, when they were attempting to take over land that previously belonged to her people. Although her uprising failed to defeat the strength of the Roman Empire, Boudica is known as a British Folk heroine.
Women’s History Months: March 19, 2019
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her self portraits. She was plagued by illness throughout her life and struggled to even sit upright at the end of her life. Frida is the only Latin American woman to have art in the Louvre in Paris. She died at only 47 years of age.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 18, 2019
Anne Bonny was an Irish female pirate operating in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. She and her fellow female pirate Mary Reed became famous for fighting off an attacking ship, while the men on board were too drunk/hung over to assist. Both were captured and put on trial, but their executions were stayed because they both claimed to be pregnant.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 17, 2019
Misty Copeland became the first African American lead dancer for the American Ballet Theater in 2015. She was noticed at a recreational dance program after starting in the sport at 10 years old. Misty had been living a life of relative poverty before she was discovered and has gone on to inspire young women of all races to pursue their dreams.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 16, 2019
Corazon Aquino was the first female president of the Philippines. After her husband was made a political prisoner and later assassinated, she ran in his place and WON!. She was the president from 1986 through 1992. Corazon worked to reestablish a democracy, after a fascist leader had been in control for far too long.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 15, 2019
Karen Carpenter was a drummer and singer who, with her brother was part of the band, The Carpenters. She was praised for her 3-octave vocal range and drumming ability. Her struggles with eating disorders raised awareness for anorexia and body dysmorphia.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 14, 2019
Edith Cowan was a social reformer from Australia. She worked for the rights and welfare of women and children. Edith is best known as being the first Australian woman to serve on parliament. She is now featured on Australia’s 50-dollar note and has been since 1995.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 13, 2019
Mirabai was a 16th century Hindu mystic poet. She was born into the royal family and became a devotee of Lord Krishna. Mirabai is a Bhakti saint in the Northern Indian Tradition. Legends about her life have been contested, but there is no doubting the impact she has had on India.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 12, 2019
Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady of the United States during the Great Depression and World War II. She was the first First Lady to hold a graduate degree and insisted on having a job outside of her duties at the White House. After World War II Eleanor became influential in the establishment of the United Nations an helped develop the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 11, 2019
Eva Peron was the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 through her death in 1952. She was born in poverty in a rural village, but moved to the nations capital at 15 to pursue a career as an actress. While Eva is well loved by many in Argentina, others see her and her husband as authoritarian leaders.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 10, 2019
Maya Angelou was a poet and civil rights activist. She has published several autobiographies and books of poetry. She is most well known for her 1969 autobiography, “I know why the caged bird sings”. This illustrates how strength of character and love of literature helped her to overcome racism. Maya Angelou died in 2014.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 9, 2019
Audrey Hepburn was an actress and humanitarian. She is recognized as a film legend during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Audrey grew up in the Netherlands and lived there through the difficult period of Nazi control, nearly starving to death. Audrey is one of only 16 people who have won an EGOT.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 8, 2019
Helen Keller became blind and deaf after an illness she contracted at 9 months old. She was then only able to communicate using home signs until she met teacher Anne Sullivan. She became a prolific writer, authoring 14 books and hundreds of speeches. Helen died at the age of 87 in 1968.
Read MoreWomen’s History Months: March 7, 2019
Louise Mack was a poet and journalist. She us most known for her writings and involvement in WWI. In 1914 she was the first woman war correspondent in Belgium.
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: March 6, 2019
Elissa Steamer is a professional female skateboarder. She began skateboarding in 1989 and is considered one of the first women to achieve professional status in a male dominated sport.
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: March 5, 2019
Sappho was a Greek poet from the island of Lesbos. She is known for her lyric poems that are sung while accompanied by music. She is considered one of the most highly esteemed poets of Hellenistic Alexandria. Most interpretations of her work have been colored by discussions of her sexuality.
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