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5 Crowning Achievements of Maya Angelou

From politics to poetry, here are some of the poet’s most notable accomplishments.

By Biography.com Editors

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Marie Curie - Pioneering Scientist

kamala harris

Kamala Harris

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Alice Ball

gloria steinem

Gloria Steinem

simone biles smiles at the camera, she wears a black leotard with gemstones, a white hair ribbon, and a gold medal with a red, white, and blue lanyard

Simone Biles

sonia sotomayor wears her black supreme court justice robes, dangling pearl earrings, and red lipstick, she smiles at the camera, and her curly hair frames her face down to her neck

Sonia Sotomayor

Georgia O'Keefe

Georgia O'Keeffe

susan b anthony facing left of the camera in a black and white photo, she has a solemn expression on her face and her hair is pulled back into a low bun, she is wearing wire rimmed glasses and a fancy black satin dress with white and black lace detailing, a cameo brooch is attached to the dress collar

Susan B. Anthony

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Deb Haaland

selena quintanilla smiles at the camera and holds her grammy award, she wears a sparkling gown and large sparkling earrings

Selena Quintanilla

florence nightingale

Florence Nightingale

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Oprah Winfrey

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Ava DuVernay

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Figures in Women's History

frida kahlo sits on a table while wearing a floral head piece, large earrings, a plaid blouse and striped pants, she looks off to the right

14 Hispanic Women Who Have Made History

betty friedan in 1960

Betty Friedan

madeleine albright

Madeleine Albright

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Greta Gerwig