20 Influential Women to Remember During Women’s History Month

Rosa Parks was known for refusing to give up her seat when the bus became full. Her willingness to disobey the law helped to spark the Montgomery boycott and other efforts to end segregation in America. Rosa Parks was a true leader and activist!

Amelia Earhart is the true definition of fearless! She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and the first person ever to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland.

This Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo became an icon to countless people around the world with her famous self-portraits and feminist views.

Mae C. Jemison became the first African American woman astronaut. In 1992, she flew into space, becoming the first African-American woman in space.

Only 21 years old and already Simone Biles has accomplished so much. She won 14 Olympic medals, the most of anyone in U.S.A gymnastic history! Plus, she was named best female athlete at the 2017 ESPY Awards.

Elizabeth Taylor defined modern celebrity and is an actress icon. Aside from being Hollywood royalty, she was a committed supporter of research on HIV/AIDS and started the Elizabeth Taylor HIV/AIDS Foundation.

While in office, former first lady, Michelle Obama devoted her time to promote the well-being and improvement of the nation’s youth, both mentally and physically.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history when she became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Girl Power!

Whoopi Goldberg is the true definition of a boss! She was the first black woman to have an EGOT, short for winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

Aretha Franklin was a legend whose music inspired millions over the past decades. She is named the “Queen of Soul” for a reason. Aretha was an 18-time Grammy winner and was named number 1 on Rolling Stone’s “Greatest Singers of All Time”.

Superstar Diana Ross is legendary. She paved the way for African-American artists around the world. She had six number one hits on the Billboard charts and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement in Award in 2012.

Beyoncé is one of the greatest performers that the world has ever witnessed. She is the first woman to receive the most Grammy nominations and won six Grammys in one night. Beyoncé has 66 Grammy nominations and 23 wins!

Jennifer Lopez has turned into an international pop and movie star overnight! She was the first woman to have a No. 1 album and a No. 1 film in the same week.

Queen Latifah has been inspiring the masses since 1988 when her first single “Wrath of My Madness” dropped. Queen Latifah is also a Grammy and Golden Globes winner.

Our friend to the show, Rita Moreno was the first Latina woman to win an EGOT, short for winning the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

Ava DuVernay was the first African-American woman to direct the film, “A Wrinkle in Time” with a budget over $100 million.

Oprah is one of the most influential women in Hollywood. “The Oprah Winfrey Show” air for 25 seasons. At the 75th annual Golden Globes, Oprah became the first black woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille award.

Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals. She was also one of Forbes’ highest-earning female athletes in 2018!

Malala Yousafzai is a true inspiration to all women worldwide. Her civil right activist work in Pakistan demanded that girls be allowed to receive an education. She became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize!

Last but not least, our very own Wendy Williams! Wendy success has influenced so many people as she made her way into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2009 and became one of today’s most watched talk shows. “The Wendy Williams Show” is now in its 10th season.