No Small Feat

No small feat To celebrate the last day of Women's History Month, Sandra Sanchez recognizes female achievers around the world.

March is the month dedicated to appreciating and acknowledging the impact women have made in the past and today.

The celebration of women’s history began with a single day, International Women’s Day, which then evolved into National Women’s History week in 1980.

After being petitioned by the National Women's History Project, Congress officially proclaimed this month as “Women’s History Month” in 1987.

Women have made significant changes in history, such as abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, or authors like Anne Frank.

“I think it’s important that we uplift the stories of all women, especially those belonging to marginalized groups instead of focusing solely on white/european women, which I feel Women’s History Month generally focuses on,” says senior Caitlyn O’Neil.

While junior Cristal Ludena appreciates the celebration of women’s impacts in history, she wishes “we didn’t have to celebrate basic human rights that should have been entitled to them long ago.”

To revere womens’ capabilities and talents, here are women from all over the globe who have made huge impacts in society.

Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta is a Mexican American who fought for economic conditions for farm workers. She was also a civil rights activist who stood up for discrimination. Till this day she continues to fight for workers rights, immigrants and women.

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American poet who, through her writing, encouraged the Black community in America to fight for civil rights.

Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace was a mathematician who was known for her work on the Analytical Engine, the first computer. This led her to be one of the first computer programmers.

Haifaa al Mansour

Haifaa al Mansour is known to be the first female filmmaker in her country who, while being very controversial, is considered one of the best in Saudi Arabia.

Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama is an internationally acclaimed artist from Japan. She works in different media but is most famous for performance and installation art. She is currently the most expensive living artist, with one of her artworks selling for $7.2 million in 2015.

Selena Quintanilla

Selena Quintanilla is a very respected icon in Mexico. She was a Mexican-American Singer. She continues to influence the Spanish community with her legacy.

Isabel Peron

Isabel Peron was the President of Argentina from 1974-1976. She was the First female to be President in Central America.

Prudence Mabele

Prudence Mabele is a South African activist who helped raise awareness for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in her country by opening up about her own diagnosis. She also advocates for women and children’s rights.

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was made the first health minister of India in 1947. She was a women’s activist and politician associated with the Indian Indepence Movement during British colonization.

Corazon Aquino

Corazon Aquino was the first President of the Philippines. She helped restore the country after the authoritarian ruler, Ferdinand Marcos.

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