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

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

Sylvia Rivera fought for trans rights, LGBTQ+ liberation & women's equality.

True feminism is intersectional — or it’s nothing at all. #WHM2024 #IWD