As one of the newest members of Congress, Bush pushes for progressive legislative goals that will benefit her constituents—people just like her.

Abrams is now one of the most prominent African American female politicians in the United States.

Selma Burke discovered her love for sculpture as a young child and followed her passion to Harlem Renaissance New York, Parisian art studios, and even the White House.

Jazz pianist and singer Hazel Scott was not only the first African-American woman to host her own television show, but she also bravely stood up to the House Un-American Activities Committee and the Hollywood studio machine.

On May 2, 1963, 9 year old Audrey Faye Hendricks became the youngest known person arrested during the Civil Rights Movement. 

Kamala D. Harris became the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first person of Asian-American descent to become the Vice-President Elect of the United States of America.

Amanda Blackhorse is a member of the Navajo, a social worker, and the plaintiff in Blackhorse et al v. Pro-Football Inc.

Considered the Guardian of Heron Indian Cemetery, her appearance made her the third woman, and the first Native American, to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court.

Susette La Flesche Tibbles, an Omaha woman, spent her entire life tirelessly campaigning for Native American rights as a speaker, activist, interpreter, and writer. 

Queen Lili‘uokalani was the last sovereign monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

As women around the world speak out against sexual harassment and unfair treatment, Tina Tchen continues to support the movement through her legal activism.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second woman, and first Jewish woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

As a lawyer, a congresswoman, and a scholar, Barbara Jordan used her public speaking skills to fight for civil and human rights.

Olympia Snowe was the first woman in American history to serve in both houses of State Legislature and both houses of Congress.

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

Corazon “Cory” Aquino went from a shy law school student, to the first female president of the Philippines.

Patsy Mink was the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress.

Florence Kelley dedicated her life to social reform. She worked to end many social problems, including labor and racial discrimination.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the senior US Representative from Florida, the first Latina elected to the US Congress, and the first Republican in congress to publicly support the passage of the Marriage Equality Act.

Dolley Madison, the fourth First Lady of the United States, is widely remembered as the most lively of the early First Ladies.