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Susan Brownell Anthony
went on to work as a teacher before becoming a leading figure in the abolitionist and women's voting rights movement. -
Mary Walker
Mary Walker was a physician and women's rights activist who received the Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War. -
Margaret Knight
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Mary Mahoney
Mary Mahoney became the first black woman to complete nurse's training in 1879. -
Clara Barton
She began soliciting supplies from her friends, distributing them and staying to nurse and nourish the wounded, often very close to the actual fighting -
Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune was an educator and activist, serving as president of the National Association of Colored Women and founding the National Council of Negro Women. -
Gertrude Elion
Gertrude Elion officially retired in 1983, but she remained active, holding the titles of scientist emeritus and consultant at her old company. She also served as an adviser for the World Health Organization and the American Association for Cancer Research. -
marie maynard daly
Marie M. Daly is best known for being the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States. -
Toni Stone
As a woman, Stone was subject to a barrage of insults from fans and sometimes even teammates who objected to seeing a female compete in a "men's" game. The complicated rules surrounding Jim Crow America only amplified the pressure, as she and other black players had to be careful not to patron white-only restaurants and other establishments.
