In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the UK. Known as the "Iron Lady," she was a groundbreaking figure in global politics.
Her leadership redefined the UK’s economy and political landscape.
#WHM2024 #MargaretThatcher
The Alaska Equal Rights Act of 1945
Before the Civil Rights Act, Alaska banned discrimination in 1945.
Thanks to Elizabeth Peratrovich, Indigenous rights took a big step forward.
#WHM2024 #AlaskaEqualRightsAct
Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first Muslim American Olympian to compete in a hijab—winning bronze in 2016.
She showed the world: representation matters.
#WHM2024 #IbtihajMuhammad
In 1971, the Supreme Court ruled for the first time that gender discrimination violated the Constitution.
Reed v. Reed paved the way for gender equality in law.
#WHM2024 #ReedvReed
In 1950, Kathryn “Tubby” Johnston Massar became the first girl in Little League Baseball—proving talent knows no gender.
A year later, girls were banned from playing.
#WHM2024 #LetGirlsPlay
Women’s Land Army
During WWI & WWII, women took to the farms to keep food on America’s tables.
The Women’s Land Army proved that strength comes in many forms.
#WHM2024 #WomensLandArmy
Aretha Franklin didn’t just sing — she made history.
Her voice fueled the fight for women’s rights and civil rights. “Respect” wasn’t just a song — it was a demand.
#WHM2024 #ArethaFranklin
Women’s Tax Resistance League
In 1909, women refused to pay taxes with the slogan:
“No vote, no tax.”
Economic justice = political power.
#WHM2024 #WomensTaxResistanceLeague
Sally Ride became the first American woman in space in 1983 — breaking barriers in STEM and inspiring girls to reach for the stars.
Representation matters.
#WHM2024 #SallyRide
Women of the Supreme Court
In 230+ years, only 6 women have served on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Representation matters — in the courtroom and beyond.
#WHM2024 #WomenOnTheCourt
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
RBG — the second woman on the U.S. Supreme Court — fought for gender equality and justice.
Her legacy: Rights aren’t given — they’re won.
#WHM2024 #RBG
Equal Pay Act (1963)
The Equal Pay Act was signed in 1963 — but the wage gap still exists.
82¢ for women.
Even less for women of color.
Equal work. Equal pay. No exceptions.
#WHM2024 #EqualPay
Oprah Winfrey — from rural Mississippi to becoming the first Black female billionaire.
Her story proves that your voice is your power.
#WHM2024 #OprahWinfrey
Women’s Army Corps (1943)
In 1943, the Women’s Army Corps was created.
150,000+ women served in WWII — nurses, clerks, mechanics.
They fought for victory — and equality.
#WHM2024 #WomensArmyCorps
Mother Teresa — Nobel Peace Prize winner, humanitarian, and founder of the Missionaries of Charity.
She proved that small acts of love can change the world.
#WHM2024 #MotherTeresa
The 19th Amendment gave some women the vote — but not all.
The fight for true voting equality didn’t end in 1920 — it’s still going.
#WHM2024 #VotingRights
Marie Curie — first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win two in different sciences.
She didn’t wait for permission — she made history.
#WHM2024 #MarieCurie
Icelandic Women’s Strike (1975)
1975: 90% of Icelandic women went on strike — work stopped, schools closed.
By 1980, Iceland elected the world’s first female president.
When women strike, change follows. #WHM2024
Michelle Kwan — Olympic legend, 5x World Champion, diplomat.
She showed the world that strength isn’t just about medals — it’s about using your voice for change.
#WHM2024 #MichelleKwan
Sylvia Rivera fought for trans rights, LGBTQ+ liberation & women's equality.
True feminism is intersectional — or it’s nothing at all. #WHM2024 #IWD
International Women's Day
IWD began in protest, not celebration.
The fight for equal pay, reproductive rights & safety is far from over.
Today is a call to action. #InternationalWomensDay #WHM2024
Bread and Roses Strike (1912)
1912: Immigrant women fought for fair wages & dignity in the Bread and Roses Strike.
Justice means more than survival — it means the right to thrive. #WHM2024
Clara Zetkin founded International Women’s Day in 1910 — a day to unite for equal pay, voting rights & justice.
Women’s rights = human rights. #WHM2024
Women’s March on Versailles
1789: Women marched on Versailles for bread and justice — igniting the French Revolution.
Women don’t wait for change — they demand it. #WHM2024
Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer program in the 1840s.
Before modern tech, there was her vision.
Women in STEM built the future. #WHM2024
The Night of Terror
1917: Suffragists beaten and jailed for demanding the vote.
Freedom wasn’t given — it was fought for. #NightOfTerror #WHM2024
Wilma Mankiller — the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation — led with strength and compassion.
Empowerment is leadership. #WHM2024
Women’s Strike for Equality (1970)
1970: 50,000 women marched for pay equity, childcare, & reproductive rights.
The fight for equality didn’t end with the vote — and it’s not over yet. #WHM2024
Margaret Hamilton
Margaret Hamilton wrote the code that landed Apollo 11 on the moon.
Her work launched a mission — and modern software engineering.
Women in STEM change the world. #WHM2024