With so many strong females in history, it’s only right to recognize ten of the many women all around the world who have made major contributions to society in an effort to pave the way for a better tomorrow. Need a little inspiration? Check out quotes from ten inspirational women in history.
Because her refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white man started a huge protest led by Martin Luther King, and ultimately enabled black citizens to boycott the bus company.
Because she revolutionized the fashion industry by challenging the gender norms of her time by creating clothes that set the female body free from the constraints of the corseted silhouette, and popularized a more sportive, casual and chic standard of style in women’s fashion.
Because despite her poor background in Mississippi and abuse as a child, she was awarded a full ride scholarship to Tennessee State University, built her very own media empire and is now the richest African American woman of the 20th century.
Because many of her poems are what paved the way for budding black feminist writers, and her poem “I know why the caged bird sings” which was published in 1969 made her a new kind of memoirist.
Because she was the first African American woman to go into space.
Because she developed a formula to remedy hair problems for black women, and became the first black millionaire business women, using her influence to pave the path for racial equality.
Because she was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Because she was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2001 and 2002, becoming the youngest American woman to win a World Cup Championship at age 19, and is known for being one of the best soccer players in history, male or female.
Because she is the first African American First Lady of the United States of America, and has become a fashion icon, a role model for women and an advocate for poverty awareness, nutrition, childhood obesity, physical activity and healthy eating.
Because she is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prizer winner.
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