Category: History
-
Ona Judge
In 1796, a 22-year-old woman named Ona Judge walked out of the President’s House in Philadelphia while George and Martha Washington ate dinner.
-
The Women of ENIAC
The story of the six women who programmed the ENIAC, often overlooked in history, highlights their vital contributions to early computing. Despite their groundbreaking work, they were often misidentified as mere models. The narrative surrounding them raises awareness about the ongoing erasure of women’s contributions in technology and the importance of acknowledging all contributors.
-
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt: The First Lady Who Refused to Pour the Tea In 1942, a twenty-five-year-old woman with 309 confirmed kills walked into the White House, and the First Lady of the United States looked at her, took her measure, and thought: I want to take you on a road trip. Hold that image. We are…
-
Lydia Moss Bradley
Lydia Moss Bradley, a pioneer and financier, transformed her grief into legacy after losing her husband and six children. Instead of retreating, she managed a fortune, significantly contributed to Peoria’s development, and founded Bradley Polytechnic Institute in 1897. Her story exemplifies resilience and significant impact, challenging traditional narratives about women’s roles in history.
-
Gwendolyn Lizarraga
Gwendolyn Lizarraga (1901-1975) was a groundbreaking organizer and women’s rights pioneer in Belize. She fought for women’s wages, land ownership, and education by directly challenging systemic barriers. As the first woman elected to Belize’s legislature, she established crucial institutions impacting women’s political power and access to education, leaving a lasting legacy.
-
Zaha Hadid
The Woman Who Bent Buildings (And Refused to Bend Herself) Bad-Ass Women in History — Zaha Hadid | 1950 – 2016 Architect • Visionary • Queen of Curves She bent steel, concrete, and expectation. Zaha Hadid designed buildings that looked like the future had finally gotten bored with straight lines. Critics doubted her. Engineers sweated.…
-
Jadwiga of Poland
Jadwiga of Poland, crowned king at age ten, was a powerful and capable ruler who reshaped Europe despite being forced into marriage for political gain. She excelled in diplomacy and military leadership, contributed to the founding of Jagiellonian University, and was later canonized a saint, embodying both strength and sacrifice.
-
Dame Doris Johnson
Dame Doris Johnson (1921-1983) was a pioneering Bahamian educator and suffragist who fought for women’s rights and political power in the Bahamas. She orchestrated a pivotal speech in 1959 by relocating Parliament, ultimately leading to women’s suffrage. Despite her significant contributions, it took until 2023 for her to be named a National Hero.
-
Alfonsina Storni
The Poet who Told Men to Open the Cage Bad-Ass Women in History — Alfonsina Storni | 1892 – 1938 Poet • Rebel • Feminist Voice She wrote like obedience had personally offended her. Alfonsina Storni turned poetry into a blade against shame, silence, and the rules built to shrink women. She wrote desire, anger,…
-
Eva Perón
The Saint, the Demagogue, and the Body That Wouldn’t Stay Buried Bad-Ass Women in History — Eva Perón | 1911 – 1952 First Lady • Labor Advocate • Political Icon She made power look down and notice the poor. Eva Perón turned fame into a weapon for Argentina’s workers, women, and forgotten poor. Loved like…