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Do you know the story of Marie Maynard Daily aka the OG Queen of Chemistry?⁣

Marie Maynard Daily was born with a vision for something larger even though her research led her to explore molecules that were much smaller. This fueled her to become the first Black Woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry!

Do you know the story of Wangari Muta Maathai aka the Planter of Trees & Dreams?

Wangari Muta Maathai was born with Boss levels of Audacity so high that it propelled her to became the first African woman and the first environmentalist to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Do you know the story of Ynes Mexia aka the Boss of Botany?⁣

Ynes Mexia is proof that it is never to late to bloom. She became the most accomplished female botanical collector of her time both in terms of the number of plant specimens she collected and the miles she traveled on her expeditions, despite not starting her career until her mid 50s! When it’s time for a Boss to Bloom, she must Bloom Big.

Do you know the story of Mary Jane Seacole aka the Keeper of the British Hotel?⁣

Mary Seacole was born with Boss levels of curiosity & ambition that would propel her to become the World’s first nurse, a title that is often gifted to Florence Nightingale. However, given colonial peoples propensity to suppress the contributions of Black people throughout history, we are gonna go ahead and drop that crown on the head of Queen Seacole!👑

Do you know the story of Sacagawea aka Mrs. 17th Century GPS and the only reason Lewis & Clark made it to the Pacific Ocean?⁣

Sacagawea was born with pure Boss blood pumping through her veins, blood that would power her to become one of America’s most important explorers… as a 16 year old teenage mom!

We couldn’t have a list of Awesome women and not have Selah, the founder of the Empowered Readers Literacy Project and the creator of Penelope the Pirate Princess represented!

This young lady is blessed with a surplus of many things, most notably vision & persistence! When she told her father she wanted to write a Children’s book and he didn’t listen she didn’t give up.

Do you know the story of Mae Jemison aka the Queen of the stars?⁣

Mae Jemison was born a dreamer with dreams so big that not even our planet could hold them, so she let those dreams fuel her to become the first Black women to travel to space. 🚀

Do you know the story of Rahawa Haile aka the Appalachian Trailblazer?⁣⛰️ ⛰️ ⁣

Rahawa Haile grew up in Miami and often spent time walking in the city with her grandmother. Together, they found magic in the simple feeling of fresh air on their faces. This is a feeling that Rahawa would continue to chase into her adulthood, leading her to complete a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail! ⁣

Do you know the story of Bessie Coleman aka one of the BADDEST women to ever take to the skies?⁣

Brave Bessie soared across the sky like a boss and was the first African-American & first Native American woman pilot. She was also the first Black person to get an international pilot's license. ⁣

Do you know the story of Sophia Danenberg aka the Pioneer of the Peaks?⁣

Sophia Danenberg was born with a surplus of next level energy and expectations so high that they would propel her to become the first African American & first Black Woman to summit Mt. Everest.

Do you know the story of Patricia Bath aka the First of First of First?⁣

Patricia Bath was born with such a high level of ingenuity & intellect that she completed a Hat Trick of First. She was the first Black person to become an ophthalmologist, the first Black female doctor to receive a medical patent, and she invented a revolutionary laser eye surgery device to treat cataracts known as the Laserphaco Probe. SHEESH!