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She Went From Being A “Ball Girl” For Her Hometown Baseball Team To Founding “Mrs. Fields,” The Iconic Hundred-Million-Dollar Cookie Brand
Are you a fan of Mrs. Fields’ cookies? You know, those tasty individually wrapped cookies you can find at most school cafeterias? What if I told you that the inventor of those cookies started her career on a baseball field? The founder of Mrs. Fields is Debbi Fields, a woman who went from being a […] More
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She May Not Have Won An Oscar For Her Performance In “Killers Of The Flower Moon,” But Lily Gladstone Still Made History As The Very First Native American Woman To Be Nominated For The Academy Award For Best Actress
If you’ve been keeping up with this year’s Oscar nominations or have been reading any headlines about the hit movies of 2023, you’ve likely heard of actress Lily Gladstone. The buzz surrounding Lily Gladstone’s promising acting career is well deserved, as aside from being extremely talented, she’s making history and opening the door for Indigenous […] More
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Known As Gudrid The Far-Traveled, She Was A Viking Who’s Believed To Have Traveled From Greenland To North America Hundreds Of Years Before Christopher Columbus Ever Set Foot On The Continent
Often, when we picture Vikings who lived centuries ago, we envision big, burly men with long beards and impressive armor like those Viking hats with the horns coming out of them. But what if I told you that the Viking who was believed to have traveled all the way from Greenland to North America hundreds […] More
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She Became The First African American Woman To Serve As The U.S. Surgeon General In 1993 And Advocated For Better Health Education For American Children
As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s important to continue to spread stories of amazing African American men and women who made history and changed lives. One of those people is Dr. Joycelen Elders, the first African American woman to serve as the U.S. Surgeon General and a passionate advocate for public health […] More
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She Opened The First General Hospital For African Americans In The State Of Georgia In 1920, As Well As The First Obstetrical Hospital For African American Women
There have been so many magnificent women who worked and made progress in the medical field and changed the game for generations to come. One of those women was Georgia Rooks Dwelle, an African American physician from Georgia who made history after opening the first general hospital for African Americans in the state and the […] More
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She Became The First Black Woman In America To Receive A Master’s Degree In Nursing In 1931 And Helped Push The U.S. Navy To Lift Its Ban On Black Nurses In 1945
It’s Black History Month and the perfect time to celebrate and remember some amazing Black women in history. One of those women who deserves more praise for her historical life is Estelle Osborne, who paved the way for Black nurses by becoming the first Black woman to receive her master’s degree in nursing in the […] More
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She Became The First Woman To Earn The Prestigious Silver Star For Valor In Combat Since World War II After Saving Numerous Lives From Enemy Fire In Iraq
There are so many incredible women who have fought and worked in the military and don’t get the recognition they deserve. For instance, have you heard of Leigh Ann Hester? Leigh Ann Hester made history in the United States Military in 2005 when she won the prestigious Silver Star for valor in combat, making her […] More
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She Was Canonized As The Patron Saint Of France And Became One Of History’s Most Famous Female Heroines After Rallying Supporters Of Charles VII And Leading The French Army To Victory In 1429
When people think of some of the world’s earliest feminist icons, Joan of Arc often comes to mind. Joan of Arc is a symbol of power, a patron saint, and one of history’s most recognized female heroines. However, as famous as she is, some younger people don’t know much about her story. They only know […] More
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During The Eighteenth Century, She Created A Successful Plant Reference Book That Made Her Enough Money To Get Her Husband Out Of Jail And Pay Off Her Family’s Debts
Botany, or the scientific study of plants, is a fascinating subject. Nowadays, plenty of women become botanists and excel in the field. In the 18th century, women were allowed to pursue an interest in botany but often weren’t permitted or were encouraged not to look to it for a professional, scientific career. However, women like […] More
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After Hailing From Humble Beginnings, She Just Became The First Black Woman To Win An Emmy For “Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy” In 40 Years
Quinta Brunson is one of the most talked about actresses, writers, and producers in Hollywood right now. Her television show, “Abbott Elementary,” has captured the hearts of millions of viewers and made so many people laugh. If you haven’t watched her show, you’ve likely seen Quinta’s name in the headlines, as her soaring career has […] More
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As The Former Queen Of An Ancient Greek City-State, She Was A Fierce And Strategic Warrior Who Helped Her Persian Allies Escape Athenians During The Greco-Persian Wars, Ultimately Saving The Life Of King Xerxes I
When you hear stories of people from ancient times fighting bravely on a battlefield, you often hear stories of heroic men. However, some brave women occasionally fought just as hard in battle, yet their stories are often overshadowed. One of those women was Artemisia I of Caria, the bold warrior, strategist, and former queen of […] More
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As The Queen Of Sweden, She Ended The Thirty Years’ War, Expanded Education, And Established The First Swedish Newspaper, All While Defying Gender Norms During Her Reign In The 17th Century
So many queens have sat on thrones and complied with all the societal expectations of their role. Only a few queens have been brave enough to go against the norm and stand out during their reign. One of them was Queen Christina of Sweden, who defied gender and religious norms during her reign in the […] More
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She Was King Louis XV’s Chief Mistress From 1745 To 1751, Became Involved In French Politics, And Played A Vital Role In Positioning Paris As An Art Capital In The World
There hasn’t been a French monarchy since the French Revolution and 1792, yet people love learning about French monarchs with all their glamour, political errors, extravagance, scandals, etc. One of the more interesting figures associated with French monarchs is Madame de Pompadour, one of King Louis XV’s mistresses who made quite an impact during her […] More
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Pocahontas Is A Famous Historical Figure Known For Forging Relationships With English Settlers, But Her Story Has Been Shrouded In Myths In Pop Culture
A fascinating historical figure was Pocahontas, the indigenous woman famous for her relationships and interactions with English settlers in the 1600s. However, her story has often been clouded by myths, and unless you learn about her actual life story in school, you may have only learned about her through false tales or the Disney movie. […] More
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She Became One Of The Most Read Female Authors In 1920s America, Garnering Over 20 Million Readers During The 35-Year Run Of Her Column “Listen, World!”
There are so many American women who have made themselves known as fantastic and popular writers, from Toni Morrison to Joan Didion. But do you know who one of the most-read female authors of the 20th century was? Elsie Robinson, a famous journalist, poet, and fiction writer, became one of the most-read authors in America […] More
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She Became The First Female Colonel In Scotland After Disguising Herself As A Man And Serving As A Military Leader During The Jacobite Movement
In the 1700s, there was a Scottish woman who not only impressively became the first female colonel in Scotland but also was one of the most notable military leaders during the country’s Jacobite movement. Anne was born at Invercauld Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1723. When she was 19-years-old, Anne married Angus Mackintosh, chief of […] More
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She Was The First Female Commander Of An American Merchant Vessel, Taking Over For Her Sick Husband During A Voyage To San Fransisco While Still Only A Teenager
When people think of those who sailed the seas before the 21st century, they often think of men and masculine pirates. However, there were many women just as capable of operating and commanding ships back then. They just don’t get the same amount of credit. One of those women was Mary Patten, who is known […] More
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Judge Judy Is A New York Native Who Ammassed A Whopping Net Worth Of About $480 Million After Launching Her Hit Show In 1996
When I was a little girl, I secretly loved the afternoons when I’d be home sick from school and could lay on the couch, eating soup and watching daytime cable shows like “Judge Judy” with my mom. Judy Sheindlin, best known as Judge Judy, has been a household name since her successful show ran for […] More
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In 1881, She Bravely Saved A Train Full Of Approximately 200 People From A Fatal Crash At Just 17-Years-Old
If you’re a fan of stories of people showcasing tremendous bravery and putting their lives on the line to save others, you should know who Kate Shelley was. Thanks to Kate Shelley’s courage and knowledge of railroad operations, she saved a train full of people from disaster when she was only a teenager. Kate was […] More
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She Was A Brave Warrior And Ruled The Celtic Iceni Tribe, Gathering A Rebel Army Of Over 100,000 People To Take Revenge On The Romans After They Stormed Her Late Husband’s Land
Powerful, fierce women have been around for centuries, but their stories often get overshadowed by prominent men from their time periods. For instance, do you know who Queen Boudica, the Iceni tribe ruler and brave warrior, was? Researchers believe Boudica was born around 25-30 CE, but much of her life before the Roman conquest is […] More
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She Wasn’t Just One Of The Most Iconic Mongolian Princesses Of The Thirteenth Century, But She Was Also A Fierce Warrior And Wrestler, Even Joining Her Father On Military Campaigns
If you love stories of fierce, powerful female warriors that came centuries before us, you should know who Khutulun is. If you weren’t already aware, Khutulun was one of the most iconic Mongolian princesses and an incredible warrior and wrestler who lived during the 13th century. Khutulun was born around 1260. She was the great-great-granddaughter […] More