5 Women who Changed the World: Pt. 13

​This month, my posts will spotlight 5 women who changed the world. In the end, 100 women will be spotlighted. Today I spotlight the following women:

• ​​Alice Milliat
• Mary Seacole
• Maya Angelou
• Shirley Chisholm
• Hypatia

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Alice Milliat

Activist

At the forefront of getting women accepted into the Olympic Games. Campaigned, and was successful, for women to be involved in a wider range of sports at the Games.

Biography

Mary Seacole

Nurse and Businesswoman

In the Crimean War, set up a restaurant and barber shop for soldiers.  Used the money to care for wounded soldiers and help them back to full health. Described as a confident, skilled woman.

Biography

Maya Angelou

Writer

A highly creative woman, who published multiple books, poems, plays as well as films and TV shows. Won a great many of awards for her work. Was active in the Civil Rights movements.

Biography

Shirley Chisholm

Politician

The first elected black woman in the US Congress. Served 7 terms from 1969-1983 helping and driving awareness for the poor. Became leader of the Democratic Party and ran for president. 

Biography

Hypatia

Academic

Is well regarded as one of the most important and influential academics of her time.  Taught math, philosophy, astronomy, and was as counsellor and mentor to others. Considered to be the first famous female mathematician to be recorded in history.

Biography