Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was the first African American woman to publish a short story and was also an influential abolitionist, suffragist, and reformer.

In a 1912 New York Times article, Mabel Ping-Hua Lee was regarded as “the symbol of the new era, when all women will be free and unhampered.”

Although it was very dangerous for African Americans to speak out against white people during the Jim Crow era, Recy Taylor refused to remain silent about sexual violence.

As an activist, community organizer, and executive, Tarana Burke has made quite an impact.

Martha Hughes Cannon was the first female state senator in U.S. history.

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

Known as the “Godmother of Title IX,” Bernice Sandler fought for women’s rights in education.

Janet Mock became the first transgender woman of color to write and direct an episode of television.

Sarah Grimké and her sister fought for abolition and women's rights.

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

Pearl S. Buck produced works of fiction and non-fiction throughout her lifetime, many of which focused on her experiences in China.

Amelia Bloomer was a suffragist, editor, social activist, and fashion advocate who worked to change women’s clothing.

Journalist, activist, and co-founder of the National Organization for Women, Betty Friedan was one of the early leaders of the women’s rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

Gloria Steinem is an acclaimed journalist, trailblazing feminist, and one of the most visible, passionate leaders and spokeswomen of the women’s rights movement.

Margaret Sanger founded the birth control movement and became an outspoken and life-long advocate for women’s reproductive rights.

Eleanor Roosevelt grew up to become one of the most important and beloved First Ladies, authors, reformers, and female leaders of the 20th century.

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

Lucretia Mott argued as ardently for women’s rights as for black rights, including suffrage, education, and economic aid.

A leading suffragist and abolitionist, Lucy Stone dedicated her life to battling inequality on all fronts.

Mary Church Terrell was a well-known African American activist who championed racial equality and women’s suffrage.