Top 5 Friday: Strongest Women in History
International Women's Day (March 8th) is a time to celebrate the incredible women who have made a significant impact on the world. From politicians to scientists, athletes to activists, women have overcome so many obstacles to pave the way for future generations. In honor of this day, I will highlight five of the strongest women in history who have inspired and empowered others:
Marie Curie
Marie Curie was a Polish-French physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes in different fields. Curie's work in science paved the way for future generations of women in STEM fields and demonstrated that women can excel in traditionally male-dominated professions.
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and helped rescue around 70 enslaved people through the Underground Railroad. She also served as a spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War and worked as an advocate for women's suffrage. Tubman's bravery and determination helped lead the way for the abolition of slavery and the fight for civil rights.
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her vibrant self-portraits and paintings that explored her physical and emotional pain. She was a feminist icon and advocate for disability rights, breaking down barriers for women in the male-dominated art world. Kahlo's art continues to inspire women around the world to express themselves freely and embrace their uniqueness.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. At the age of 11, she began advocating for girls' education and became an international figure after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban in 2012. Despite the attack, Malala continued her activism and founded the Malala Fund, which advocates for education for girls around the world.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Known as the "Notorious RBG," Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1993 until her death in 2020. She was a champion for gender equality and women's rights, advocating for equal pay, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. Ginsburg was the second woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court and paved the way for future generations of female lawyers and judges.
Happy Women’s Day to all the women out there and a special shout out my personal favorites: my wife, daughter, mother, sister and mother-in-law!
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