Mierle Laderman Ukeles transformed undervalued domestic and civic labor into public, visible, and celebrated artistic practice, thereby shifting cultural conversations about gender parity in both art and society.

Alicia Garza is a lifelong activist, community organizer, and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Previously known as Opal Tometi, Ayo Tometi is a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. She has helped reshape conversations on social justice and equality worldwide, making significant strides toward gender and racial parity.

Patrisse Cullors is an artist, activist, and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, which she helped launch in 2013 to combat systemic racism and state violence against Black communities.

Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award–winning actress known for her outspoken opposition to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War brought her national attention and controversy, shaping her career in both positive and challenging ways.

Author, lecturer, and chief philosopher of the woman’s rights and suffrage movements.

Clara Lemlich Shavelson was a Jewish immigrant, garment worker, activist, mother, public speaker, and union organizer at a time when women in her position were rarely allowed formal education or the opportunity to speak in public.

A vocal leader of the 20th century women’s suffrage movement, Alice Paul advocated for and helped secure passage of the 19th Amendment.

Stacey Milbern made waves in the disability justice movement through her organizing and activist efforts.

Anna Julia Cooper was a groundbreaking educator, activist, and author who changed the trajectories of many young Black women .