Rosa Parks
In 1955, this African American living in Montgomery, Alabama, challenged the race segregation that existed in parts of the US by refusing to give up her seat on
Marie Curie
This woman changed the world not once but twice. She founded the new science of radioactivity – even the word was invented by her – and her discoveries launched
Ella Fitzgerald
She was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella.
Viola Davis
She is an American actress and producer. Having won an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, she is the first African-American to achieve
Jane Goodall
She is an expert on wild chimpanzees. Recognized for her ground breaking discoveries about their behavior. She completely transformed our understanding of our c
Anne Frank
Annelies Marie Frank was a German-born Jewish diarist and Holocaust victim. She gained worldwide fame posthumously for keeping a diary documenting her life in h
Angela Davis
She is an American political activist, philosopher, academic and author. She is a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Malala Yousafzai
As a young girl, she defied the Taliban in Pakistan and demanded that girls be allowed to receive an education. She was shot in the head in 2012 but survived. I
Fernanda Montenegro
She is a Brazilian stage, television and film actress. Considered by many the greatest Brazilian actress of all time, she is often referred to as the great lady
Frida Kahlo
She was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.
Rebeca Andrade
She is a Brazilian artistic gymnast. Having won a total of six Olympic and nine World medals, she is the most decorated athlete in Brazil.
Rayssa Leal
is a Brazilian professional skateboarder who won a silver medal in women's street skateboarding at the 2020 Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.
Tarsila do Amaral
was a Brazilian painter who blended local Brazilian content with international avant-garde aesthetics.
Maria da Penha
She is a Brazilian biopharmacist and women human rights defender. She advocates for women rights, particularly against domestic violence.
Carolina Maria de Jesus
She is one of the most important Black Brazilian writers. She is best known for her diary, published in August 1960 as Quarto de Despejo
Alcione Dias Nazareth
She is one of the biggest samba singers and musician in Brazil. Known for songs like "Não Deixe o Samba Morrer" and "O Surdo."
