Women in Media and History

Harper is the main character in 'The Backflip' who finds her love for gymnastics and overcomes her initial apprehensions.

Mary Lou Retton's book 'A Life in Motion' chronicles her life, her training, and her accomplishments as a gymnast.

Gabby Douglas' book 'A Life in Motion' chronicles her life, her training, and her accomplishments as a gymnast.

Mary Wollstonecraft is widely regarded as the "mother of feminism" for her groundbreaking work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman", published in 1792.

Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for President of the United States in 1872.

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

Bertha von Suttner was the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905 for her work in promoting peace and disarmament.

Rose Schneiderman delivered her famous "Bread and Roses" speech at a rally of striking garment workers in New York City in 1912.

Nellie Tayloe Ross was the first woman to serve as a governor in the United States, elected as the Governor of Wyoming in 1924.

Selma Lagerlöf was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909 for her novel "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils".

Kara Walker's work often incorporates silhouettes and other imagery to address issues of race and identity, such as the Black Lives Matter movement.

Barbara Kruger's work often incorporates text and images to address social and political issues, such as gun violence.

Lorna Simpson's work often incorporates photography and text to address social and political issues, such as gender equality.

Desdemona is the tragic heroine in 'Othello'.

Olga Korbut, a Soviet gymnast, gained fame for her signature move, the 'Korbut Flip,' which involves a backflip on the balance beam with a half-twist.