Women
are often left out of history, but play integral roles in it. We’re
here to take the narrative back and tell her-story as it was intended
to be told. These ladies paved the way for our greatness, so let’s
give them a nod of respect.
1.
Lady Diana
Most
known for her philanthropy and desire to better the world around her,
Diana was the first wife of Prince Charles. Although she as famous
for her wedding which was viewed by over 700 million people, she
became just as synonymous with her charity for sick children, and
awareness raised for banning landmines, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness.
2.
Coco Chanel
French
fashion designer Coco Chanel didn’t aways have it easy – after a
tough childhood in France, she rose to frame and went on to dress
other influential women in her iconic suits worn by the likes of
Jackie Onassis, which combined the grace of femininity with the
silent strength of womanhood.
3.
Anne Frank
A
survivor of the holocaust and a Dutch Jewish author, Anne Frank’s
diary became famous worldwide once published, chronicling her
experiences as a 13-year old girl forced into a secret hiding place
who had to grow up much earlier than she was supposed to. Regardless
of all she suffered, she believed that people are “really good at
heart.”
4.
Marie Curie
Her
full name was Marie Sklodowska Curie, and she changed the world by
inventing radioactivity, which then launched research for cancer
cures. She also happened to be the first woman to win a Nobel Prize,
and the first person ever to win a second Nobel Prize!
5.
Hellen Keller
This
American social activist became blind and dead at the tender age of
19 months. However, this wasn’t a setback for Helen. Instead, she
fiercely campaigned on the behalf of blind and deaf people all over,
helping those who experienced the same struggle and becoming an
inspiration to all.
6.
Mother Teresa
Originally
an Albanian, Roman Catholic nun, Mother Teresa lived in India for
most of her life, founding the Missionaries of Charity which brought
many nuns who took many vows, the most famous of which was free
service to the poor. This mission came to more than 130 countries,
helping the homeless and dying all over.
7.
Rosa Parks
In
1955, Ms. Par became the first African American woman by refusing to
give up her bus seat for a white person. This protest was supported
by many but landed her in jail. This was a small price for Parks who
ended up launching the civil rights moment.
8.
Frida Kahlo
Many
might just know Frida for her unibrow, but her strikingly stunning
works explored class, identity, and gender in conjunction with her
nation’s history like never before. She’s not only a hero in the
art world, but in LGBT and feminist circles as well.
9.
Amelia Earhart
Amelia
Earhart found her passion for aviation young – at just 25, she
broke the women’s altitude record, soaring high at 14,000 feet. Just
11 years later, she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic
alone, and from them, began to break flying records all over the
world.
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10.
Marilyn Monroe
Some might just consider Marilyn Monroe to be a va-va-voom glamour girl, but she’s also an iconic legal in film through her photogenic looks and sophisticated aura. Plus, she gave a good name to curvy girls all over, reminding them that you don’t have to look like a stick to feel beautiful!
