Christina Broom

Christina Broom was a pioneering woman in press photography. Working from 1903-1939 Christina observed seismic changes in society documenting  topics including the suffrage movement and military life. Her photographs regularly appeared in publications including The Tatler, The Sphere, and The Illustrated London News.

Martha Ellis Gellhorn

Martha Ellis Gellhorn was an American novelist, travel writer, and journalist who covered “...virtually every major world conflict” that took place during her career. Today she is considered one of “...the great war correspondents of the 20th century,” whose “...lucid reporting style” became influential in the practice of journalism. 

Lili Boulanger

Marie-Juliette Olga, also known as Lili, was a female composer and child progeny. Born to a family blessed with musical talent she used her short life to compose and inspire many to come all while dealing with Crohn's disease. But for all her talent, she is relatively still unknown. Lili Boulanger was born on 21…

Francesca Caccini.

Francesca Caccini, known as 'La Cecchina', was a celebrated singer, lutenist, poet, and composer in the early Baroque era. Her opera 'La liberazione di Ruggiero' is believed to be the oldest composed by a female. She achieved great success despite the debate over women's roles, leaving a lasting impact on future female musicians.

Fredi Washington

While Fredi had the opportunity to “pass” as white in the world of Hollywood, she took the decision to not only embrace her heritage and to use her platform to campaign for better treatment of the Black community in Hollywood, even if it did get her her very own FBI file.