Dolores Huerta (b. 1930) is one of the few women leaders in the labor movement as an activist for farm workers. She challenged gender discrimination in the labor movement and helped found the Coalition of Labor Union Women, advocating for women workers.
Dolores Huerta (b. 1930) is one of the few women leaders in the labor movement as an activist for farm workers. She challenged gender discrimination in the labor movement and helped found the Coalition of Labor Union Women, advocating for women workers.
Betty Friedan (1921-2006) is called the mother of the modern women’s rights movement. Her 1963 book “The Feminine Mystique” spurred conversation about the role of women at home and at work. She advocated for gender equality in the workplace.
Betty Friedan (1921-2006) is called the mother of the modern women’s rights movement. Her 1963 book “The Feminine Mystique” spurred conversation about the role of women at home and at work. She advocated for gender equality in the workplace.
Coretta Scott King (1927 – 2006) helped write sermons and organize nonviolent protests with her husband the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 1962, she assembled the Women’s Strike for Peace. Her lifelong advocacy included speaking out for many rights.
Coretta Scott King (1927 – 2006) helped write sermons and organize nonviolent protests with her husband the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 1962, she assembled the Women’s Strike for Peace. Her lifelong advocacy included speaking out for many rights.
Alice Paul (1885-1977) founded the National Women’s Party and lived at its headquarters on Capitol Hill, exercising the freedoms of assembly and petition to push for national change. Paul drafted the Equal Rights Amendment proposed in 1921.
Alice Paul (1885-1977) founded the National Women’s Party and lived at its headquarters on Capitol Hill, exercising the freedoms of assembly and petition to push for national change. Paul drafted the Equal Rights Amendment proposed in 1921.
Mary Church Terrell’s (1863-1954) advocacy for racial and gender equality was based on community activism. She organized African American women, helping found the National Association of Colored Women and the group was the precursor to AAUW.
Mary Church Terrell’s (1863-1954) advocacy for racial and gender equality was based on community activism. She organized African American women, helping found the National Association of Colored Women and the group was the precursor to AAUW.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) exercised press freedom as a journalist and her freedoms of assembly and petition as an advocate for gender and racial equality. She marched in the 1913 women’s suffrage parade in Washington with the Illinois delegation.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) exercised press freedom as a journalist and her freedoms of assembly and petition as an advocate for gender and racial equality. She marched in the 1913 women’s suffrage parade in Washington with the Illinois delegation.
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) was arrested for attempting to vote in the presidential election in 1872. She exercised the right to petition when she testified to Congress each year for 30 years. In 1979, Anthony became the first woman on a US coin.
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) was arrested for attempting to vote in the presidential election in 1872. She exercised the right to petition when she testified to Congress each year for 30 years. In 1979, Anthony became the first woman on a US coin.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) was one of the organizers of an early women’s rights convention in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York, exercising freedom of assembly to organize activists. She petitioned New York & Congress for women’s rights laws.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) was one of the organizers of an early women’s rights convention in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York, exercising freedom of assembly to organize activists. She petitioned New York & Congress for women’s rights laws.
Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818-1894) used her freedom of expression and speech to wear and promote bloomers, pants that became a symbol of women’s rights. She exercised freedom of the press when she wrote and edited The Lily, a newspaper for and by women.
Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818-1894) used her freedom of expression and speech to wear and promote bloomers, pants that became a symbol of women’s rights. She exercised freedom of the press when she wrote and edited The Lily, a newspaper for and by women.
Alberta Daisy Schenck Adams (1928–2009) was a teenage civil rights activist in the struggle for equality by the indigenous peoples in Alaska. Her 1944 challenge to segregation practices helped pass Alaska's 1945 anti-discrimination law.
Alberta Daisy Schenck Adams (1928–2009) was a teenage civil rights activist in the struggle for equality by the indigenous peoples in Alaska. Her 1944 challenge to segregation practices helped pass Alaska's 1945 anti-discrimination law.
Best known for her majestic landscape paintings, Cherokee artist Kay Walkingstick (b. 1935) is famous for incorporating various elements into her paintings that are viewed as being distinctly Native American themes and figures.
Best known for her majestic landscape paintings, Cherokee artist Kay Walkingstick (b. 1935) is famous for incorporating various elements into her paintings that are viewed as being distinctly Native American themes and figures.
Cheri Madsen (b. 1976), from the Omaha tribe, lost the use of her legs at age 3 and took up wheelchair racing in 1994, qualifying for the Paralympics in 1995. She is the first Native American female to win an Olympic exhibition bronze medal.
Cheri Madsen (b. 1976), from the Omaha tribe, lost the use of her legs at age 3 and took up wheelchair racing in 1994, qualifying for the Paralympics in 1995. She is the first Native American female to win an Olympic exhibition bronze medal.
Joy Harjo (b. 1951) is an American poet, musician, playwright and author and the first-ever Native American Poet Laureate, 2022. Her flagship poem “American Sunrise,” tells the struggle between the contemporary world and Indigenous identity.
Joy Harjo (b. 1951) is an American poet, musician, playwright and author and the first-ever Native American Poet Laureate, 2022. Her flagship poem “American Sunrise,” tells the struggle between the contemporary world and Indigenous identity.
Sharice Davids (B. 1980) was one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, alongside fellow Native American Deb Haaland. She was also the first openly LBGTQ+ Native American woman elected to Congress. She represents Kansas 2nd.
Sharice Davids (B. 1980) was one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, alongside fellow Native American Deb Haaland. She was also the first openly LBGTQ+ Native American woman elected to Congress. She represents Kansas 2nd.
Award-winning artist Lauren Good Day is famous for intertwining old traditions with modern culture. She started her art career with beadwork and Tribal regalia and then expanded into quillwork, ledger drawings, rawhide parfleche and clothing.
Award-winning artist Lauren Good Day is famous for intertwining old traditions with modern culture. She started her art career with beadwork and Tribal regalia and then expanded into quillwork, ledger drawings, rawhide parfleche and clothing.
Lily Gladstone (b. 1986), a Blackfoot, portrayed an Osage woman who survived a series of murders in Martin Scorsese’s crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon. She is the first Native American woman to win a Golden Globe for best actress.
Lily Gladstone (b. 1986), a Blackfoot, portrayed an Osage woman who survived a series of murders in Martin Scorsese’s crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon. She is the first Native American woman to win a Golden Globe for best actress.
Michaela Goade (B. 1989) of the Tlingit and Haida tribes, recently collected the prestigious Caldecott Medal for her illustrations in the picture book, “We are Water Protectors.” She became the first Native American to receive the award.
Michaela Goade (B. 1989) of the Tlingit and Haida tribes, recently collected the prestigious Caldecott Medal for her illustrations in the picture book, “We are Water Protectors.” She became the first Native American to receive the award.
Deb Haaland (b. 1960), a 35th Generation New Mexican and citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna, made history when she was confirmed as the first Native American Cabinet secretary and head of the Interior Department by President Biden (2021-25).
Deb Haaland (b. 1960), a 35th Generation New Mexican and citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna, made history when she was confirmed as the first Native American Cabinet secretary and head of the Interior Department by President Biden (2021-25).
Elouise Cobell (1945–2011), aka “Yellow Bird Woman,” was a tribal elder, rancher, banker, and activist. She was lead petitioner in a class-action suit Cobell v. Salazar, challenging the government's mismanagement of Native American trust funds
Elouise Cobell (1945–2011), aka “Yellow Bird Woman,” was a tribal elder, rancher, banker, and activist. She was lead petitioner in a class-action suit Cobell v. Salazar, challenging the government's mismanagement of Native American trust funds