🗓️Jan 31,1938: Emma Tenayuca organized & led the San Antonio pecan shellers strike, with 12,000 Mexican American workers. During the strike, multiple arrests were made including Tenayuca, ending successfully on Mar 8th, leading to improved wages. #WomenInHistory #HiddenHerStory shorturl.at/YoGUf
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📅Nov 12, 1815, Elizabeth Cady Stanton author of the Declaration of Sentiments was born. A pioneering leader of the women’s rights movement. An avid bicycle fan🚲Saying "woman is riding to suffrage on the bicycle". Advancing women’s suffrage. #HiddenHerStory #WomensRights
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Nov 9, 1917:Suffragist Alice Paul began a 78-hour hunger strike while jailed for picketing the White House. Authorities force-fed her and tried to declare her insane. Her protest helped turn public support toward women’s right to vote. #HiddenHerStory #AlicePaul #WomenVote
📅Nov 5 1872: Suffragist Susan B. Anthony cast a 🗳️vote in a U.S. presidential election even though women were still barred from voting and was later arrested and fined $100, which she refused to pay. #HiddenHerStory #WomenVote
Wow it’s September just like that !
🗓️ Sept 1, 1878: Emma M. Nutt became the world’s first female telephone operator. Her pioneering role opened the door for countless women in telecommunications, reshaping communication history.
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🗓️ 31 Aug 1880: At age 10, Wilhelmina ascended as Queen of the Netherlands. She later guided her nation through both World Wars, embodying resilience and national unity.
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🗓️ 30 Aug 1797: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was born. Author of Frankenstein, she pioneered science fiction and challenged ideas of creation, responsibility, and humanity.
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🗓️ 28 Aug 1963: Mahalia Jackson sang at the March on Washington, urging Dr. King to share “I have a dream.” The Queen of Gospel used her voice to lift a movement and inspire millions.
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🗓️ 27 Aug 1912: Lucy Burns delivers a fiery speech at the final planning meeting of the National Woman’s Party before their White House pickets. She later endures arrest and hunger strikes for suffrage. What would you risk for your voice to be heard?
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🗓️ 26 Aug 1920:The 19th Amendment is certified, granting American women the right to vote after decades of struggle. Their victory reshaped democracy and set the stage for broader rights. Whose fight will you honor today?
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🗓️ 21 August 2015: First Lt. Shaye Haver, an Apache helicopter pilot, and Capt. Kristen Grist, a military police platoon leader, became the 1st women to complete the U.S. Army's Ranger school at Fort Benning. 🪖
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🗓️ 20 August 1922: The first Women’s World Games open in Paris, created by Alice Milliat after women were excluded from the Olympics. Over 300 athletes from 5 nations competed. What would you create when the gate is locked?
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🗓️ 19 August 1883: Coco Chanel is born. One sunburn that changed beauty standards: After a Riviera trip, Chanel’s bronzed look made tanning chic flipping the script on pale-skin ideals. What “happy accident” do u think could spark the next big trend? #WomenInHistory
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🗓️ 18 August 1920: The 19th Amendment is ratified, securing women’s right to vote in the U.S. This victory came after decades of tireless suffragist struggle. Whose voice would you amplify today to push equality further?
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🗓️ 17 August 1908: Claire McCardell is born. Called the “mother of American sportswear,” she transformed fashion with practical yet elegant designs that freed women from rigid dress codes. What would you reinvent for everyday freedom?
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🗓️ 16 August 1888: Tessa Kelso becomes Los Angeles Public Library’s head librarian. She opened access to all, expanded the collection, and fought for women’s roles in library science. What barrier would you break to share knowledge?
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🗓️ 15 August 1913: Isabel Perón is born. In 1974, she became the first woman president of Argentina and the first female head of state in the world. Her rise redefined global politics. What leadership would you step into before you're expected?
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🗓️ 14 August 1900: Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman is born. A tennis champion and coach, she won 17 Grand Slam titles and founded the Wightman Cup to promote women’s tennis. Her serve changed the game. What legacy would you launch with precision?
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🗓️ 13 August 1860: Annie Oakley is born. A sharpshooter who shattered gender roles, she toured with Buffalo Bill and advocated for women in combat. Her aim was steady, her vision bold. What expectation would you challenge with precision?
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🗓️ 13 August 1903: Ellen Church is born. A registered nurse and licensed pilot, she became the first airline stewardess in 1930, paving the way for women in aviation careers. Her break through shattered aviation’s🛫 glass ceiling.
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🗓️ 12 August 1887: Erwinna McDaniel is born. A visionary Black educator, she built libraries, led women’s clubs, and fought for equal schools across Missouri. Her tools were books and boldness. What change would you build through knowledge?
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🗓️ 11 August 1897: Louise Bogan is born. As U.S. Poet Laureate, she brought lyrical precision and emotional depth to American poetry, becoming a rare female voice in the role. What truth would you set to verse?
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🗓️ 10 August 1913: Norma Shearer is born. A Hollywood trailblazer, she defied the era’s norms by portraying strong, complex women on screen, winning an Oscar in 1930. Which role would you play to change perceptions?
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🗓️ 9 August 1920: Daphne Caruana Galizia is born. A fearless Maltese journalist, she exposed corruption and championed free speech, paying the ultimate price for truth. What truth would you risk everything to tell?
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🗓️ 8 August 1860: Florence Bascom is born. The first woman hired by the U.S. Geological Survey, she mapped and analyzed landscapes with precision that shaped modern geology. What uncharted territory would you explore?
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📅 7th August 1987: Lynne Cox, An American long-distance open water swimmer, became the 1st to swim between the U.S. and Soviet Union in the Bering Strait. Covering 2.7 miles in frigid waters. Cox's achievement showcased her exceptional endurance and determination. #WomenInHistory #HiddenHerStory
🗓️ 6 August 1911: Lucille Ball is born. More than a comedic icon, she shattered barriers as the first woman to run a major TV studio. I Love Lucy made history but Lucille built an empire. What dream would you direct from behind the scenes?
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🗓️ 5 August 1911: Marion King Lowry is born. A mathematician and aeronautical engineer, she worked behind the scenes at NACA (now NASA), helping calculate flight paths that shaped early space exploration. What dream would you chart by numbers?
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🗓️ 4 August 1921: Crystal Bird Fauset becomes the first Black woman elected to a U.S. state legislature, serving in Pennsylvania. She fought for fair housing, labor rights, and civil liberties. What would you champion with your seat at the table?
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