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Women Who Changed the World

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In honor of Women’s Month, we’re spotlighting women whose brilliance, courage, and influence are so monumental, they could easily be deemed “too powerful to exist.” If changing history were a crime, these women would be serving life sentences in grea...
 
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Her simple act of refusing to give up her bus seat sparked the Civil Rights Movement. A masterclass in peaceful rebellion.
Biography: Rosa Parks
 
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The youngest Nobel Prize laureate, she defied the Taliban to champion girls’ education worldwide. Proof that courage can’t be silenced.
Malala's Story
 
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Iconic artist who turned pain into masterpieces and identity into unapologetic self-expression.
Frida Kahlo
 
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Dominated the tennis court for decades, redefining athleticism, motherhood, and perseverance.
Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) • Instagram photos and videos
 
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The first woman to win a Nobel Prize — and the only one to win in two different sciences. A true pioneer in every sense.
Marie Curie – Biographical
 
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Poet, singer, dancer, activist — her words and wisdom inspire across generations.
Maya Angelou | Maya Angelou - Caged Bird Legacy
 
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From poverty to media empire, she became one of the most influential women in the world — and made everyone believe in “their best life.”
Oprah (@oprah) • Instagram photos and videos
 
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The “People’s Princess” who transformed royal tradition with compassion and humanitarian work.
Diana, Princess of Wales
 
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Teen climate activist who stared down world leaders to demand urgent action for the planet.
Greta Thunberg (@gretathunberg) • Instagram photos and videos
 
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The most decorated gymnast in history, breaking records and redefining mental strength in sports.
SIMONE BILES (@simonebiles) • Instagram photos and videos
 
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First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Vanished mysteriously, but her daring legacy never disappeared.
Amelia Earhart | Disappearance, Famous For, Childhood, & Facts
 
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Former First Lady, lawyer, and advocate for education, health, and women’s rights. Class, intelligence, and influence personified.
Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) • Instagram photos and videos
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Redefined the role of First Lady and championed human rights globally. A true diplomatic powerhouse.
Eleanor Roosevelt Biography
 
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Led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Feared by slave owners, loved by those she saved.
Harriet Tubman
 
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The first computer programmer — in the 1800s! A visionary who saw the future before it happened.
Ada Lovelace | Biography, Computer, & Facts
 
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The founder of modern nursing, saving countless lives and shaping public health standards.
Florence Nightingale | Biography & Facts
 
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Revolutionized our understanding of primates and became a leading voice for conservation. Gentle yet unstoppable.
the Jane Goodall Institute Homepage
 
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Redefined the role of First Lady and championed human rights globally. A true diplomatic powerhouse.
Eleanor Roosevelt Biography
 
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The first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, defying rules that banned women from competing.
The Real Story of Kathrine Switzer's 1967 Boston Marathon
 
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Nigerian author and feminist whose words sparked conversations around gender and identity worldwide.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Home
 
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Global music icon, entrepreneur, and cultural force. Turning stages into revolutions since the ’90s.
Beyoncé (@beyonce) • Instagram photos and videos
 
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Two-time Olympic champion middle-distance runner who challenged global definitions of gender in sport.
Caster Semenya (@castersemenya800m)
 
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Singer, songwriter, and activist who used her voice to speak out against apartheid — both on stage and on the world stage.
Miriam Makeba | Biography, Songs, & Facts
 
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Anti-apartheid activist and politician known as the “Mother of the Nation.” Fierce, fearless, and unshakable in the fight for justice.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela | Biography, Death, & Facts
 
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Anti-apartheid activist, nurse, and political leader who championed equality and healthcare for all.
Albertina Sisulu St Johannesburg
 
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The first Black South African woman to earn a university degree and a pioneer in women’s rights and education.
Charlotte Maxeke
 
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Trailblazing politician, diplomat, and the first woman to lead the African Union Commission.
Former Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma