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

Dr. Vera Rubin was an astronomer whose research proved the existence of dark matter.

Althea Gibson was a star tennis player and the first Black woman to win the U.S. Nationals, French Championship, and Wimbledon.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a skilled performer and woman guitarist, credited with the creation of rock and roll.