Women & Girls: Gertrude Jekyll

GERTRUDE JEKYLL was a British horticulturist, garden designer, craftswoman, photographer, writer, and artist. She is best known as a...

Women & Girls: Valentina Tereshkova

Meet VALENTINA TERESHKOVA, the first woman to travel into space. Born March 6, 1937, Tereshkova left school at 16...

Women & Girls: Virginia Randolph

VIRGINIA RANDOLPH was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, during Reconstruction. She began her education at Baker School, the...

Women & Girls: Badass Filmmaker

Born in 1879 to German immigrants, LOIS WEBER was the leading female director of the early 20th century. She...

Women & Girls: Khutulun

KHUTULUN was born in 1260, the youngest and only daughter of the most powerful ruler of Central Asia, Kaidu...

Women & Girls: Maria Orosa

In this season of celebration, it’s time to give thanks to the women who nourish us. To the foods...

Women & Girls: Sarah Winnemucca

Known for penning the first English narrative by a Native American woman, SARAH WINNEMUCCA was a multi-lingual advocate for...

Women & Girls: Henrietta Duterte

1858. Imagine being a black woman suddenly widowed. Of the seven children you birthed, none survived. You are truly...

Women & Girls: Teachers

This month isn’t featuring one particular person, but ALL people in the field of education. While there are famous...

Women & Girls: Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a journalist and activist. She is most well-known for her crusade to end lynching. In...