Tubman played a key role in the Underground Railroad in the 1800s. Tubman heroically risked her own life leading rescue missions to free about 70 enslaved people during her time as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.⁠
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Ketanji Brown-Jackson made history as the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in April of 2022.

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Tarana Burke is best known for organizing the #MeToo movement in 2006 as a means for victims of sexual violence to share their experiences with others, forming an alliance among survivors.
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Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress (1962), made history as the first Black candidate for a major-party presidential nomination and the first woman to run for the Democratic nomination (1972).

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Real love uplifts and empowers! This #ValentinesDay, #ShareTheLove by supporting women and families in our community. Your gift fuels vital wraparound services—childcare, housing, groceries, and more—helping them thrive. 💗 Make a difference today: bit.ly/3VmcvbU

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (#TDVAM).⁠
⁠1 in 10 high school students face dating violence. If you’re in a similar relationship, know this: You are not alone. You are deserving of a healthy relationship.

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! YWCA USA supports women and girls in STEM through #PrettyEmpowered. In partnership with Ulta Beauty, this initiative empowers the next generation and fosters a diverse, inclusive future.

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Ella Josephine Baker was an African American civil rights and human rights activist. Known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," Baker was instrumental in founding the NAACP and SNCC.

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Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Let's cheer for the athletes who break barriers and uplift others! Keep inspiring, keep playing, and remember: the future is female! ⚡🏅⁠
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The 49th vice president of the United States. She stands as the first female vice president in American history, the highest-ranking female official in US history — and is the first Black and Asian American to hold the position. ⁠
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