- First woman of Indian origin in space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997.
- Advocated for space exploration and science education, inspiring future generations of astronauts and scientists.
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- Labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers union.
- Focused on improving conditions for farmworkers and advancing Chicano civil rights.
- Legendary country music artist and songwriter.
- Founded the Imagination Library, which mails free books to children.
- A global advocate for girls' education and an international symbol of courage.
- The youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate.
- First Native American woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet as Secretary of the Interior.
- Advocated for environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and addressing climate change.
- A key figure in the civil rights movement, advocating for voting rights and racial equality.
- Co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, challenging segregation in the Democratic National Convention.
- Renowned Mexican artist known for her unique surrealist paintings and self-portraits, often exploring themes of identity and pain.
- Became a feminist icon, using her art to challenge societal norms and address personal and political issues.
- Pioneered research on radioactivity, becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
- First person ever to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields—Physics and Chemistry.
- Led an anti-lynching campaign through investigative journalism, exposing racial violence.
- Advocated for women's suffrage, fighting for gender equality and voting rights.
- Supported Malcolm X and worked for African American empowerment and racial equality.
- Championed Asian American rights, prison reform, and protested U.S. wars in Vietnam and Puerto Rico.
- A pioneering primatologist and conservationist, best known for her study of chimpanzees.
- Her work has led to advances in conservation and understanding of animal behavior.
- First woman to win the Fields Medal, recognizing her groundbreaking work in mathematics.
- Made significant contributions to the fields of geometry, dynamics, and complex analysis.
- Worked at Pearl Harbor during WWII, aiding in firefighting and equipment operations.
- Lived to 100, known for her community involvement in bowling and hula dancing.
- Developed the first algorithm intended for a machine, laying the foundation for computer programming.
- Recognized as the first computer programmer for her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine.