Homepage Sign inGet started SUPPORT TIMELINEPHOTOSVIDEOSWOMEN'S HISTORYBLACK HISTORYNEWSLETTER Women in History This woman realized the sun’s potential long before the rest of the country This woman realized the sun’s potential long before the rest of the country Mária Telkes lead the way in solar power development Shoshi Parks Jun 14, 2018 Towards a history of women of color in the workplace Qiana Mestrich These women were the toughest performers in the Wild West Shoshi Parks Miss America 1968: When civil rights and feminist activists converged Timeline This woman shattered the gender barrier in pro baseball Ashawnta Jackson The extraordinary courage of an ordinary woman: Lorena Weeks broke barriers for working women Meagan Day American women’s obsession with being thin began with this ‘scientist’ Shoshi Parks Photos: Before it was for slackers, Home Economics fostered trailblazing female scientists Photos: Before it was for slackers, Home Economics fostered trailbl... Brendan Seibel May 16, 2018 Belva Davis found no opportunities for black, female reporters. So she created her own. Belva Davis found no opportunities for black, female reporters. So ... Bené Viera May 16, 2018 Photos: The Marlboro Man has nothing on these pioneering cowgirls Photos: The Marlboro Man has nothing on these pioneering cowgirls Brendan Seibel May 15, 2018 This Freedom Rider was shot at, attacked, and put on death row—all by 20 years old This Freedom Rider was shot at, attacked, and put on death row—all ... Heather Gilligan May 14, 2018 As men took over the video game industry, Brenda Laurel pioneered girls’ games As men took over the video game industry, Brenda Laurel pioneered g... Shoshi Parks May 4, 2018 This athlete conquered poverty, racism, and polio in order to became an Olympian This athlete conquered poverty, racism, and polio in order to becam... Timeline May 3, 2018

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