Women's History

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Sylvia Banda knows the secret to success. She's taken her passion for food and cooking and turned it into one of the strongest food service corporations in the Afriecan Republic of Zambia.

Celebrate the achievements, leadership, and resilience of women throughout American history. From trailblazers who broke barriers to unsung heroes whose contributions often went unnoticed, our collection highlights the vital role women have played in shaping our nation's past and present. Honor their courage, strength, and enduring legacy with these resources.

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Becoming Equal Under the Law

Becoming Equal Under the Law

Explore the changes in U.S. laws to be more inclusive and closer to the ideal in the Declaration of Independence... all people are created equal.

Ida B. Wells – The Light of Truth

Ida B. Wells – The Light of Truth

Discover the inspiring story of Ida B. Wells, an investigative journalist and civil rights activist who fought against racial injustice during Reconstruction.

Short Videos

Right-to-the-point 2–5 min

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Estee Lauder

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Estee Lauder

Steve Forbes on the woman who broke beauty-industry rules and built a global brand-by giving products away.

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Annie Malone

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Annie Malone

Steve Forbes on the orphaned daughter of freed slaves who created an empire and became America's first African-American female millionaire.

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Gertrude Whitney

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Gertrude Whitney

Steve Forbes delves into the life of Gertrude Whitney: brilliant sculptor, philanthropist and founder of New York's Whitney Museum.

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Julia Morgan

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Julia Morgan

Steve Forbes explores the achievements of Julia Morgan, the pioneering female architect whose bold, innovative designs made buildings safer—and more beautiful.

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Lena Malsin

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Lena Malsin

Immigrant dressmaker Lena Malsin, maternity and plus-sized fashion trailblazer who founded the Lane Bryant retail chain.

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Margaret Rudkin

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Margaret Rudkin

Margaret Rudkin, the one-time housewife whose quest for healthier bread gave rise to baking giant Pepperidge Farm.

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Ruth Handler

Steve Forbes On Achievement – Ruth Handler

Innovation sometimes means a new take on an old product. Steve Forbes tells the story of Ruth Handler, mother of Barbie.

Women's Suffrage and ERA

Women's Suffrage and ERA

Women were granted voting rights through the 19th Amendment in 1920. Years later, the ERA wasn't ratified.