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As we reflect on the month of March, traditionally celebrated as Women's History Month, it's vital to recognize that the legacies of remarkable women, especially those from BIPOC communities, are not confined to any single month. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Marian Rogers Croak (b. 1955): Marian Rogers Croak is an African American inventor in the field of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies, with more than 200 patents attributed to her name. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Winona LaDuke (b. 1959): A prominent environmentalist and activist of Ojibwe descent, Winona LaDuke has been a forceful advocate for sustainable development, renewable energy, and food systems. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Mae Jemison (b. 1956): Dr. Mae Jemison broke new ground as the first African American woman to go into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Patsy Mink (1927-2002): Patsy Mink made history in 1964 when she became the first Asian-American woman and woman of color to be elected to the U.S. Congress. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Aretha Franklin (1942-2018): Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Julia de Burgos (1914-1953): Julia de Burgos was a Puerto Rican poet and an advocate for the island’s independence. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Sonia Sotomayor (b. 1954): Nominated by President Barack Obama, Sonia Sotomayor became an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States in 2009. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Patricia Bath (1942-2019): Patricia Bath was an American ophthalmologist and inventor who pioneered the field of community ophthalmology. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Aprille Ericsson (b. 1963): Aprille Ericsson is an aerospace engineer who was the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Howard University. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Ellen Ochoa (b. 1958): Ellen Ochoa's journey to space on the Space Shuttle Discovery marked a significant milestone for Latinx representation in NASA. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Maya Lin (b. 1959): Maya Lin's designs have been celebrated for their beauty and environmental focus, with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial being just one example of her ability to create poignant public spaces. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Sylvia Rivera (1951-2002): A pioneering Latina-American transgender rights activist, Sylvia Rivera was instrumental in the fight for inclusion within the LGBTQ community. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Flossie Wong-Staal (1946-2020): Flossie Wong-Staal's work significantly advanced the scientific community's understanding of HIV/AIDS, leading to better diagnostic tests and treatments. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Susan Ahn Cuddy (1915-2015): Susan Ahn Cuddy's service in the U.S. Navy broke racial and gender barriers. After World War II, she continued to serve as the first female gunnery officer teaching air combat tactics. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Yuri Kochiyama (1921-2014): Yuri Kochiyama was a Japanese-American activist whose advocacy spanned many movements including civil rights, Black liberation, the anti-war movement, and reparations for Japanese-American internees. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
"As I sat beside the pool, Eufaula's history, particularly the state of Alabama, was not lost on me." full blog: bridginglegaciesacrosscampuses.org/post/reflectio… #ourfacesourvoices
Shirley Ann Jackson (b. 1946): Shirley Ann Jackson is an American physicist, and the first African American woman to earn a doctorate at MIT. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Indra Nooyi (b. 1955): As one of the most powerful women in the business world, Indra Nooyi transformed PepsiCo during her tenure as CEO, focusing on both performance and purpose. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
Junko Tabei (1939-2016): Junko Tabei was not only a pioneering mountaineer but also an advocate for environmental causes and women's rights. #womenshistorymonth #ourfacesourvoices
