Global Women&#039;s History

September 8, 1954

Ruby Nell Bridges American civil rights activist is born.

August 31, 1945

Donyale Luna American Supermodel and Actress who is recognized as the "First Black Supermodel" is born.

August 1, 1911

Jackie Ormes American cartoonist was born. She is known as the first Black woman cartoonist a

“I wrote my first novel because I wanted to read it” Toni Morrison

“Beware; For I am fearless and therefore powerful” Mary Shelley

January 25, 1938

Jamesetta Hawkins, best known as Etta James American singer is born.

“If the world can be saved, it will be by women” Vigdís Finnbogadóttir

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir served as the fourth President of Iceland from […]

August 16, 1958

Angela Bassett American Actress, Director, Producer, and Activist is born.

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October 5, 1946

Pacita Barsana Abad Ivatan and Philippine-American Painter is born.

August 6, 1911

Lucille Désirée Ball American Actress, Comedienne, Model, Studio Executive and Producer was born.

October 24, 1964

Kamala Harris American Lawyer and Politician is born.

“I believe that the privilege of a lifetime is being who you are, truly being who you are.” Viola Davis

On August 11, 1965 Viola Davis American Actress and Producer […]

August 11, 1965

Viola Davis American Actress and Producer is born.

“I don’t have any time to stay up all night worrying about what someone who doesn’t love me has to say about me.” Viola Davis

On August 11, 1965 Viola Davis American actress and producer […]

“I Want Minimum Information with Maximum Politeness” Jackie Kennedy

On July 28, 1929 American First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis […]