Katherine Switzer – Running the Marathon

(b - 1/5/1947 , Amberg, Germany) Few moments in sports history capture the essence of determination quite like Kathrine Switzer’s historic run in the 1967 Boston Marathon. At a time when women were not officially allowed to compete in the race, Switzer registered under her initials, K.V. Switzer, and became...

(b. 4/10/1930 Dawson, New Mexico ) When we think of strength, perseverance, and unshakable belief in change, few figures embody these traits more than labor activist Dolores Huerta. Born in 1930, Huerta dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of farmworkers, women, and marginalized communities. As co-founder of the United...

 (b. 8/1/1920 Roanoke, Virginia – d. 10/4/1951 Baltimore, Maryland)Few names in medical history carry as much weight as Henrietta Lacks. Though she never sought fame, her contributions to science have been nothing short of revolutionary. In 1951, doctors at Johns Hopkins took a sample of her cervical cells—without her knowledge or consent—only...

 Throughout history, trailblazers in medicine have shattered barriers to bring healthcare to those in need. One such figure is Dr. Châu Tôn, a pioneering female doctor from Vietnam who dedicated her life to advancing medical care in her country. At a time when women in medicine faced tremendous societal and...

(b. 11/12/1651 San Miguel Nepantla, New Spain – d. 4/17/1695 Mexico City, New Spain)Throughout history, certain figures have embodied an unshakable resolve to pursue their dreams despite societal constraints. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th-century Mexican writer, philosopher, and nun, was one such force of nature. Born in 1648,...

(b. 10/1/1918 Thoothukudi district, India. – d. 7/7/2006 Madurai, India)Few individuals have changed lives on a scale as vast as Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy, affectionately known as Dr. V. As the founder of the Aravind Eye Care System in India, Dr. V revolutionized eye care, making high-quality cataract surgery accessible to...