12. Ana Castillo
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11. Vera Rubin
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10. Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave, an abolitionist, a spy, and that’s just part of the story…
9. Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson advocated for conservation due to her research in marine biology and environmental science…
8. Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta became a well-known personality due to the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s…
7. Queen Lili’uokalani
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6. Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris was elected on the Biden/Harris ticket in 2020…
5. Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller was the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and has been recognized as a strong leader…
4. Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart sudden disappearance and lack of evidence has created unanswered questions about her fate…
3. Laila Ali
Laila Ali seemed to always be in the shadow of her father despite her impressive achievements…