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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago
UK news

Pilot's 1930 Australia flight to be celebrated

Celebrating Amy Johnson's pioneering spirit in aviation 95 years after her solo flight from the UK to Australia.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Having a Lunatic's Dream: Emily Bett Rickards on "Queen of the Ring" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Emily Bett Rickards highlights the largely unknown story of Mildred Burke, a pioneering wrestler and role model for women in sports.
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

Against the odds: 12 women who beat bias to succeed in science

The segregation of toilets in workplaces symbolized broader inequalities faced by women in science.
Women pioneers like Lise Meitner and Lucy Slater challenged societal norms despite gender-based obstacles.
Medicine
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Loretta Ford, co-founder of nurse practitioners, dies at 104

Loretta C. Ford's pioneering work transformed nursing and expanded healthcare access through the co-founding of the nurse practitioner profession.
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago
Portland

Philip David Lang II

Philip David Lang's life exemplified resilience and service, from his upbringing in a pioneer family to his dedication in the U.S. Army.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

A Woman Architect in the Mad Men Era: The Story of Natalie De Blois

Natalie De Blois was a pioneering architect whose work paved the way for women in architecture, challenging gender norms from a young age.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Am I a pioneer?' The Lionesses' first black player

Kerry Davis made history as the first black woman to play for England, paving the way for future female footballers.
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
7 months ago

Anne Young: A Pioneer in the San Francisco Fire Department - San Francisco Bay Times

Lillie Coit and Anne Young represent key milestones in the inclusion of women and LGBTQ+ individuals in San Francisco's firefighting history.
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