Tag: Feminist Icons
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Jadwiga of Poland: They Crowned a Little Girl “King”
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.
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Dame Doris Johnson: They Wouldn’t Let Her Speak in Parliament, So She Moved Parliament
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.
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Ana Betancourt: The Woman They Tied to a Tree
Ana Betancourt asked an army of revolutionaries to free their women too. They said “maybe later.” She didn’t live to see it. Here’s why that still matters.