inspiring accounts of amazing women leaders
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“For the advancement of any society to increase, we must give
honor to the countless tributes of women and their amazing
achievements to history, the present and the future.”
Princess Alkeeta of Israel,Jewish-Hebrew Monarch of the Kingdom of Israel
Jordan Metoyer
• Age 23
• African-American citizen
• Assistant to the Deputy Director and Senior Advisor to the of Management and Budget Director
• Member of Public Advocates, Inc. to voice against racial discrimination and assist in empowering communities
• Studied Urban Studies at University of Texas, 2010-present
• In 2015 Essence Magazine, Women of the White House
Activist, Scholar, Public Speaker, Urban Economist, and US Government Official
Ms. Metoyer is a White House correspondent under the
President Barack Obama administration. Seeks to
empower urban communities especially of colored
citizens and those plagued by poverty.
Bette Nesmith Graham
• March 23, 1924- May 12,1980
• American
• Started The Mistake Out Company in 1956 from her own home
• Married twice; one child named Michael Nesmith
• Fired from secretarial position at Texas Bank & Trust because could not correct mistake
Led to her investing more time in invention and entrepreneurship
• Liquid Paper became a multi-million dollar company
• Now, product sales under the Gillette Corporation
Commercial Artist, Secretary, Inventor, Scientist, Businesswoman, Entrepreneur
Graham created Liquid Paper, a white liquid to cover
ink and typing mistakes, from hew own kitchen from
household products.
Isabel Allende
• Isabel Allende Llona
• Born in Peru to Chilean parent on August 2, 1942
• Became US citizen in 1993
• Chilean-American
• Advocated for female rights and empowerment
• Created the Isabel Allende Foundation, 1996
• Has received countless global awards and honorary recognition
Writer, Author, Journalist, Teacher, Advocate, and Activist
Ms. Allende is best known for her creative writing styles
in Latin Literature. She continues to write and teacher
creative writing and Latin-style literature.
Harriet Tubman
• Born 1820-March 10, 1913
• African-American
• Lead the Underground Railroad; help free thousands of colored slaves
• Successfully escaped slavery in 1849
• Married John Tubman in 1844
• Died from pneumonia
• Buried with military honors at Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn
Civil Rights Activist, Escaped Slave, Humanitarian, Revolutionist
Born as Araminta Harriot Ross into a life of slavery
and severe abuse. Mrs. Tubman refused to accept
the treatment of colored slaves in American and
fought for the emancipation of slaves.
Frida Kahlo
• Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón
• July 6, 1907-July 13, 1954
• Birthplace and death place, Mexico City, Mexico
• German-Mexican
• Her father, Wilhelm, very supportive figure in life
Encouraged her to become active in sports like swimming, soccer and wrestling
• Disabled by polio virus at young age
• Member of The Young Communist League and the Mexican Communist Party
Painter, Political ActivistMrs. Kahlo was an astounding painter of her time period
that pushed the envelop of creativity with her distinctive
Mexican-inspired paintings, especially self-portraits of
herself.
Anjum Anand
• Born in London on August 15, 1971; 44 years old
• British Indian
• Business Administration Degree at University of Geneva
• Specializes in Indian cuisine
• Written four cookbooks; currently, working on fifth book
• Caters her cuisine to reflect the Indian-style in a healthy but tasty design
Restaurant Chef, Food Writer, TV Chef, and Businesswoman
Mrs. Anand markets an authentic Indian-spice sauce
called The Indian Tailor, in addition, to hosting
cooking shows on TV.
Queen Rania of Jordan
• Rania Al Yassin
• Born on August 31, 1970
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the American University of Cairo in 1991
• Married Prince Abdullah bin Al Hussein on June 10, 1993
Four children
• Advocate and passionate about public education
• Spokesperson for empowering communities, especially women
Monarch, Education Advocate, Public Speaker, and Activist
Queen Rania governs the Nation of Jordan with her
husband, Prince Abdullah. She seeks to change the
public image of Muslims and Arabic's.
Michelle Kwan
• Born July 7, 1980
• Age 35
• Married Clay Pell, White House National Security Expert in 2012
• Reported for ABC TV network
• Currently work as in the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
• Left Olympics in 2006 to pursue educational career and receive her undergraduate degree at University of Denver
• Currently career in the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Olympic Athlete, Skater, TV Correspondent, Diplomate, and US Government Official
Mrs. Kwan is best known for her Olympic achievements.
She is a two-time Olympic medalist and five-time world
champion figure.
Henrietta Bell Wells
• Henrietta Pauline Bell
• October 11, 1912-February 27, 2008
• 96 years old at time of death
• Married Wallace Wells
• West Indies-American
• First woman to join the interracial college debate team of Wiley College in Texas
Encouraged to join the all-male colored debate team by college professor, Mr. Tolson
• Team called “The Great Debaters”
• Biography of debate team featured in movie: The Great Debaters
College Debater, Public Speaker, Female Pioneer
A prominent woman of color during her early college years as
she verbally and intellectually combated her male counterparts
in public college debates throughout the United States.
Princess Alkeeta of Israel
• Born Alkeeta Walker; 29 years old
• Mentored disadvantage youth and juvenile delinquents
• Advocates for equal opportunity high quality education
• Jewish-Hebrew monarch
• Activist for women’s rights and female empowerment
• Ambassador for the Nation of Israel and King Jesus Christ
• Organized the government infrastructure of the Body of Christ to enhance the lives of the the citizens of the Jewish Nation of Israel.
Monarch, Jewish Priest, Mentor, Educator, Writer, Entrepreneur, and Activist
Princess Alkeeta continues to advocate for the restoration
of the Temple of God in Jerusalem, Israel with the Jewish
priesthood. Works to spread the Gospel message of the
Good News of Jesus Christ for all people.