Amazing and awe-inspiring these are the women and events about women that were noticed in the news or historical documents during the month of December.
Category: Strong Women
The First Latin American to Win the Nobel Prize
Her poetry spoke about the complexities of life, love, and death. She was the first Latin American to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A Self-described “Ugly Duckling” Who Changed the World
Childhood in America during the mid-1800s was difficult and often not survived. We are lucky Jane Addams, self-described ugly duckling, survived hers.
A High Flying Hero Who Made Yes Happen
Born a poor, black woman, society told Bessie Coleman, no you can’t, over and over. She didn’t accept that answer.
The First Woman in US Law Enforcement
Over time, history changes from unknown to known. Why? Time blurs memories, newspapers sensationalize stories, and sometimes the facts are blurry. And so it is with the story of the first female in US law enforcement, Undersheriff, Constance Kopp.