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Zitkála-Šá: Trailblazing American Indian Composer and Writer
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Zitkála-Šá co-composed and wrote the libretto for the first American Indian opera.
Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress
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Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Martha Hughes Cannon: The First Woman State Senator
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Martha Hughes Cannon was a historic state senator and public health pioneer.
Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll
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Patti Smith shares her thoughts on Lou Reed and the 70s rock and roll scene.
Crystal Labeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture
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Crystal was a proud Black trans woman, a drag mother and, a pageant girl.
Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello
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Pépin's recipe for stuffed portobello has breadcrumbs, garlic, butter and herbs.
Grace Abbott: Social Work Pioneer
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Grace Abbott spent her life fighting for the rights of women, children and immigrants.
Annie Smith Peck: Record-Breaking Mountaineer
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She was a record-breaking mountaineer, educator and suffragist.
She was a leader of the American labor movement
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Rose Schneiderman was a pioneering labor organizer and suffragist.
This Astronomer Discovered Over 300 Stars During Her Career
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Williamina Fleming went from doing domestic work to becoming a trailblazing astronomer.
Unladylike2020
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Charlotta Bass was the first Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States.
She was a Daredevil Performer & Advocate for the Blind
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Sonora Webster Carver (1904-2003) was one of the most famous horse divers in the world.
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