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Voices of Women



Madam C.J. Walker
"I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the...
Hayeon Kwak
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Tina Tona
“It was perceived as something for the wealthy. Like there’s this place in the white world where you can go and see art. I guess...
Hayeon Kwak
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Kim Wonju
Kim Wonju was a courageous feminist and nationalist in the early 20th century who risked her life penning controversial articles on...
Hayeon Kwak
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Doria Shafik
Doria Shafik was a trailblazing Egyptian Feminist from the early 20th century. She influenced a major turning point in the feminist...
Hayeon Kwak
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Aziza Ellozy
Ms. Ellozy, the eldest daughter of Egyptian feminist Doria Shafik, speaks on her mother's courage, struggles, and legacy in an interview...
Hayeon Kwak
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Cece Philips
Cece Philips is a young painter based in London. Against the backdrop of a mysterious blue city, the audience is a yet unseen intruder on...
Hayeon Kwak
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Dindga McCannon
Dindga McCannon is an African-American artist based in New York City “I’ve always equated my relationship with art with a long love...
Hayeon Kwak
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Katelyn Gallagher
Ms. Gallagher is a special education teacher and debate coach at Northern Valley Regional High School. She was recently nominated for the...
Hayeon Kwak
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Evelyn Yoshimura
Evelyn Yoshimura is a Japanese-American scholar and ethnic studies activist. Name: Evelyn Yoshimura DOB: 1948 Nationality: Japanese...
Hayeon Kwak
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Marvel Jackson Cooke
the bosses are not necessarily in your corner, even if they are your own color." - Marvel Jackson Cooke Name: Marvel Jackson Cooke DOB:...
Hayeon Kwak
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Jocelyn Bell Burnell
“Diversity adds to the creativity of a team, it brings an extra openness, and scientific breakthroughs are about taking data and when you...
Hayeon Kwak
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Luvvie Ajayi Jones, is a Nigerian–American author, speaker, and digital strategist. “When we want to say something and our voice shakes,...
Hayeon Kwak
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Diane Nash
"There is a source of power in each of us that we don't realize until we take responsibility." - Diane Nash DOB: May 15, 1938...
Hayeon Kwak
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Shirley Chisholm
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” - Shirley Chisholm DOB: November 20, 1924 Nationality: American Can...
Hayeon Kwak
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Charlotta Bass
Win or lose, we win by raising the issues - Charlotta Bass Date of Birth: February 14, 1874 Nationality: American On February 14, 1874,...
Hayeon Kwak
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Monifa Bandele
"Feminism is intersectional or it is nothing. We can't smash the patriarchy without tearing down white supremacy! The women's agenda...
Hayeon Kwak
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Ella Baker
"In order to see where we are going, we not only must remember where we have been, but we must understand where we hvave been." - Ella...
Hayeon Kwak
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Chien-Shiung Wu
"There is only one thing worse than coming home from the lab to a sink full of dirty dishes, and that is not going to the lab at all!" -...
Hayeon Kwak
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Elizabeth Anionwu
"Hold on to that dream and surround yourself with individuals who care for you, but will also speak the truth to you, and have the...
Hayeon Kwak
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Alaa Murabit
"I hope that each and every one of you continues to dream and thanks those around you who have the courage to dream." - Dr. Alaa Murabit...
Hayeon Kwak
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