Trailblazing women to celebrate for Women's History Month
March — Women's History Month — is all about celebrating womanhood and the inspirational stories helped pave the way for female empowerment and progress. These advocates and pioneers have contributed incredible things to not only women's history, but to the history of the United States as a whole, and are an inspiration to young girls everywhere.
Here's a look at some of the trailblazing women you need to know about.
Alice Coachman
Alice Coachman is the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal.
Learn more about her life and career in the video above.
Janet Mock
Janet Mock is a transgender best-selling author, activist and feminist.
Watch the video below about how she became a symbol of empowerment for all women.
Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly's pseudonym became legendary in the world of journalism.
Take a look at the video below to learn more about how her accomplishments in world travel are immortalized in the record books.
Grace Lee Boggs
Grace Lee Boggs, an activist, author, and advocate of equal rights, changed the lives of women and minorities in America.
Watch the video below to learn more about her story.