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Hope Cooke: The American Who Became Sikkim’s Last Queen
Image credit: ShethePeople Hope Cooke, born in San Francisco in 1940, became an important figure in Sikkim's history. She was...
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Hattie McDaniel: First Black Oscar Winner
Image credit: shethepeople At the 12th Academy Awards in 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first black person to win an...
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Hansa Jivraj Mehta: Advocate for Women’s Dignity in 1930s
Image credit: She the people Hansa Jivraj Mehta, a pioneering figure in India's freedom movement and women's rights, championed the...
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Golda Meir: First Female Middle Eastern Prime Minister
Image credit: beyouteous Golda Meir was the first woman Prime Minister in the Middle East, leading Israel from 1969 to...
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Maria Teresa de Filippis: First Woman F1 Driver
Image credit: Popperfoto/Getty Images Maria Teresa de Filippis, a pioneer in motorsport, defied odds and broke barriers in a predominantly...
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Madam Walker: America’s First Black Female Millionaire
Image credit: vicksburgnews.com/History.com Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove in 1867, profoundly impacted American history as a pioneering entrepreneur and...
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Amina Cachalia: Indian Anti-Apartheid Activist in SA
Image credit: Sunday Times/timeslive.co.za Amina Cachalia was born on June 28, 1930, in Vereeniging, South Africa. Influenced by her father,...
How Helen Keller Conquered Silence: A Tale of Triumph
Image Credit: nbcnews.com “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” At...
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Florence Nightingale’s Revolution in Healthcare Hygiene
Image credit: Shutterstock/Everett Historical Florence Nightingale broke Victorian norms by bringing science and statistics into nursing. She introduced new sanitation...
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Ann Lowe: Overlooked Designer for Jackie Kennedy
Image Credit - Fashion History Timeline | Madeleine Couture Archives 1962 – 1967 Crafted with simplicity and grace, Jacqueline Kennedy’s...
