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Revolutionary women : 50 women of color who reinvented the rules / Ann Shen.

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Chronicle Books, 2022.

Minority women -- History.

Minority women -- Biography.

Women social reformers -- Biography.

9781452184593 (hc)

Alternate title:

50 women of color who reinvented the rules

Fifty women of color who reinvented the rules

223 p. : color ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 208-221).

Introduction -- In pursuit of art. Dorothy Toy ; Eartha Kitt ; Gloria Estefan ; Misty Copeland ; Nancy Kwan ; Tracey Norman ; Yayoi Kusama -- In pursuit of equity. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ; Grace Lee Boggs ; Kamala Harris ; Patsy Mink ; Shirley Chisolm ; Sonia Sotomayor ; Stacey Abrams -- In pursuit of excellence. Ann Lowe ; Joyce Chen ; Maria Tallchief ; Naomi Osaka ; Portia White ; Rita Moreno ; Victoria Draves -- In pursuit of exploration. Annie Easley ; Bessie Coleman ; Bessie Stringfield ; Hazel Ying Lee ; Kalpana Chawla ; Mae Jemison ; Mary Golda Ross -- In pursuit of expression. Anna Siu ; Carmen Rupe ; Celia Cruz ; Isabel Allende ; Sandra Oh ; Sylvia Rivera -- In pursuit of identity. Annie Dodge Wauneka ; Dolores Huerta ; Georgia Gilmore ; Jovita Idár ; Kathleen "Kay" Livingstone ; Madonna Thunder Hawk ; Whina Cooper ; Wilma Mankiller ; Zitkála-Šá -- In pursuit of knowledge. Anandibai Joshee ; Charlotta Bass ; Chien-Shiung Wu ; Ida B. Wells ; Marie Van Brittan Brown ; Pura Belpré ; Susan La Flesche Picotte.

"Revolutionary Women celebrates the amazing stories of 50 women of color who pushed boundaries, rewrote the rules, and inspired women everywhere to follow in their footsteps. Discover the remarkable true stories of a diverse group of women who were trailblazers and leaders in their field, becoming visible icons of excellence in their communities and beyond. From making their mark on the big screen and in the halls of NASA to ruling on the courts of the US Open and the Supreme Court, their incredible stories will inspire you to embrace your authentic self and live your life in full color. For fans of Ann Shen's beloved Bad Girls Throughout History, this spiritual successor celebrates the accomplishments of these incredible women alongside Ann Shen's signature artwork. From dancers, actors, and singers to scientists, astronauts, politicians, and activists, these women used their voices and their passions to change the world. They include: • Gloria Estefan, one of the best-selling female music artists of all time. • Anna Sui, an iconic fashion designer for over four decades. • Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of Miami. • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever sworn into Congress. • Misty Copeland, the first Black woman principal dancer at American Ballet Theater. • Joyce Chen, the first Chinese celebrity chef. Revolutionary Women captures their extraordinary stories in a beautiful and inspiring format that elevates their achievements. Readers will love the new take on Ann Shen's beloved first book, as well as the uplifting stories, beautiful and rich art, and the inspiration for readers to forge their own paths."--Publisher.

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