Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland’s journey from ballet prodigy to inclusivity advocate springs solely from an art form that brings her joy.
The Oracle of Delphi
Today’s autumnal equinox has us feeling a bit metaphysical, so let’s turn to ancient Greece and the story of the Oracle of Delphi, a collective of women over time whose divine communication with the gods made them among the most powerful women in the ancient world. From about 1400 BC …
Katharine Dexter McCormick
Born in 1875 in a Michigan town named after her family, Katharine had lineage, serious lineage. Her great-grandfather had served in both John Adams’ and Thomas Jefferson’s cabinets and was honored to read George Washington’s eulogy before the Senate. Intelligent and determined, Katharine wanted to make her own mark. She …
RBG
We created the 100 Woman Project to prove a point: That women, who make up 49.7 percent of the world’s population, have — despite thousands of years of effort to erase our stories, our history, our contributions and our opinions — risen above all that to make this world a …
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Nikole Hannah-Jones is an investigative journalist who writes for The New York Times Magazine about racial inequality. She received the Pulitzer Prize in 2020 for commentary for her essay in “The 1619 Project,” a special edition of the magazine that traces the influence of slavery in the United States. “At …
Hedy Lamarr
One of the most glamorous actresses of the 1930s and 1940s, Hedy Lamarr was promoted as “the world’s most beautiful woman.” She co-starred with the likes of Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart and Spencer Tracy. She dated Howard Hughes. She produced movies at a time when, particularly for a woman, that …
Rita Moreno
She misses the scent of hibiscus the most, and the gentle, tropical breezes that swept over her as she danced for her grandparents at their home in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Little five-year-old Rosita Dolores Alverio loved her mother, her baby brother Francisco, and performing for anyone who would watch. Her …
Carrie Mae Weems
Three young Black girls in flowered dresses are pictured laying on a lawn, one gazing skyward, one looking askance and one looking straight at the camera, flowers wrapping her hair, as she seemingly dares the viewer to look away. The photo is from the series Mayflowers by visual artist Carrie …
Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka just won her second US Open title. But it’s her social activism that’s also grabbing headlines.