Womens history

Empowering Women in History's Birthdays

By rileyj8
  • Sojourner Truth

    Sojourner Truth
    She fought for the abolition reform as well as fighting for women's rights. She delivered the amazing speech "Ain't I a Woman" which empowered many peoples lives.
  • Wilma Rudolph

    Wilma Rudolph
    Wilma Rudolph was an American that won three gold medals at the Olympics. She was told she would never walk again because of her case of polio that she got at a young age. Wilma began to walk, and then run!
  • Jane Guthrie

    Jane Guthrie
    She was a NASCAR driver that raced in races in Daytona and Indianapolis. Jane was the first woman to qualify for these races.
  • Nancy Pelosi

    Nancy Pelosi
    Nancy Pelosi was the first woman to serve as the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
  • Billie Jean King

    Billie Jean King
    She is the founder of the 'Women's Sports Foundation' and she was a tennis champ. Billie Jean changed the world of sports forever.
  • Hillary Clinton

    Hillary Clinton
    She was a first lady to Bill Clinton. She ran for president in the 2017 election and got more women and girls running for office in there towns, and schools.
  • Sally Ride

    Sally Ride
    She was the youngest person to travel space at age 32. Sally Ride was also the first woman to travel space.
  • Oprah Winfrey

    Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah has given us lots of knowledge and advice which we use for everyday life.
  • Diana, Princess of Whales

    Diana, Princess of Whales
    She was a different type of princess which showed women they could be themselves. She also got through hard times with her husband and prospered, too.
  • Beyonce

    Beyonce
    Beyonce is an empowering woman who teaches us through song that women can do anything they put there mind to.