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July Fab Five: Five Women Participating in Politics

The "Fab Five," NWHM's monthly curated selection of biographies and learning resources featuring five notable women from history and current newsmakers. This July, we are sharing the stories of women who use their voices and power to engage the government at all levels throughout the history of the United States, from grassroots organizing to leading departments of state.

Born into slavery, Elizabeth Keckley’s story is one of perseverance and ingenuity in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

Elizabeth Keckley

Dr. Janet Yellen, confirmed in January 2021 as the first female Treasury Secretary of the United States, is no stranger to breaking glass ceilings.

Janet Yellen

Kimberly Teehee became the first Cherokee Nation delegate in the House of Representatives

Kimberly Teehee and President Obama

Kimberly Teehee

Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative activist, commentator, and author, led a successful campaign against the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s.

Phyllis Schlafly

Mary McLeod Bethune was one of the most important black educators, civil and women’s rights leaders and government officials of the twentieth century.

Mary McLeod Bethune

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