Women in Leadership

Successful women making a difference in their chosen professions! 

Successful women making a difference in their chosen professions! 

Within this Collection

<div>Women - Civil Rights & Equal Rights Advocates</div>
Women - Civil Rights & Equal Rights Advocates

Learn about women who have fought for equal justice under the law!

<div>Women - Disability Rights Advocates</div>
Women - Disability Rights Advocates

Learn about those who advocate for the disabled!

<div>Women in Arts Professions</div>
Women in Arts Professions

Learn about women in various forms of art!

<div>Women in Aviation</div>
Women in Aviation

Learn about women in aviation, women astronauts, and more!

<div>Women in Business</div>
Women in Business

Learn about women who have careers in business!

<div>Women in Education</div>
Women in Education

Find out about women educators who made a difference in the lives of those whom they influenced!

<div>Women in Engineering</div>
Women in Engineering

Curious about women in engineering? Learn more here!

<div>Women in Government & Public Administration</div>
Women in Government & Public Administration

Learn about women who serve in government and public administration!

<div>Women in Leadership Roles</div>
Women in Leadership Roles

Learn about women who lead in a multitude of ways!

<div>Women in Legal Professions</div>
Women in Legal Professions

Women lawyers, judges, and women in other professions related to law.

<div>Women in Literature</div>
Women in Literature

Women in literature, writing, editing, publishing, illustrating, women poets, novelists and more!

<div>Women in Media</div>
Women in Media

Find out about women who work in the media!

<div>Women in Medicine</div>
Women in Medicine

Careers in medicine are available to women in many fields! Learn more!

<div>Women in Science</div>
Women in Science

Learn about women who have chosen careers in science!

<div>Women in Sports</div>
Women in Sports

Women were first allowed to compete in the Olympics in 1900. However, they could only compete in tennis and golf. After the decision was made to allow women to compete in boxing, women were allowed to compete in all...

<div>Women in Technology</div>
Women in Technology

Meet women who have pursued STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related careers.

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Storytelling | NextLens Reel Skills

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Storytelling | NextLens Reel Skills
Columbia native director and writer Shayla Raquel reminds filmmakers that every great film begins with STORY. From character to conflict to transformation, STORY is the heart of filmmaking. Build your...
Eartha Kitt | Carolina Snaps

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Eartha Kitt | Carolina Snaps
Eartha Kitt's journey from a small town in South Carolina to international stardom is a testament to her extraordinary talent and resilience, celebrated annually on Eartha Kitt Day in her home state...
Freedom Isn't "Free"

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Freedom Isn't "Free"

Students will explore what it means to be free and have equality for all.

Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

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Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

In recognition of June's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Leola Clement Robinson, students will discover the contributions and impact she made to the Cvil Rights...

Susan Pringle Frost | Carolina Snaps

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Susan Pringle Frost | Carolina Snaps
Susan Pringle Frost, a Charleston native and suffragette, founded the Preservation Society of Charleston in 1920 to save the city's historic buildings after learning the Manigault House was to become...
Dawn Corley | Carolina Snaps

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Dawn Corley | Carolina Snaps
Dawn Corley, known as the "Charleston Silver Lady," is a renowned silver expert who has lectured internationally and been featured in magazines and TV shows for her knowledge of antique jewelry. Her...
Anne Austin Young | Carolina Snaps

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Anne Austin Young | Carolina Snaps
Dr. Anne Austin Young, one of South Carolina's first female physicians, pioneered women's healthcare from 1915 to 1978. She worked as a surgeon, obstetrician-gynecologist and psychiatrist. After...
The Carolina Reaper | Carolina Snaps Marian Wright Edelman | Carolina Snaps

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Marian Wright Edelman | Carolina Snaps
Marian Wright Edelman has dedicated her life to advancing civil rights and children’s rights. Born in South Carolina in 1939, she was inspired by her father to pursue education despite adversity...
Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

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Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

To commemorate the January honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of the Hometown Hero A'ja Wilson.

Memorializing A'ja Wilson

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Memorializing A'ja Wilson

In celebration of being chosen as the January honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson explores the accomplishments and contributions of A'ja Wilson and how...

Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps Grimké Sisters | Carolina Snaps

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Grimké Sisters | Carolina Snaps
Although best known as fierce abolitionists, Sarah and Angelina Grimké were the first South Carolina Women to publicly advocate for women's suffrage.
Rollin Sisters | Carolina Snaps

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Rollin Sisters | Carolina Snaps
Born into a free black family during Reconstruction, the Rollin sisters played a pivotal role in advancing women's suffrage in South Carolina. Frances, Lottie, and Louisa were prominent activists...
The History of Rainbow Row | Carolina Snaps

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The History of Rainbow Row | Carolina Snaps
Rainbow Row is a highly popular tourist attraction located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Although the buildings look bright and new, these houses date all the way back to the 1700’s...
Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps Georgia O'Keeffe | Carolina Snaps

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Georgia O'Keeffe | Carolina Snaps
Discover the artistic journey of Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the most renowned modern artists, and her significant ties to South Carolina.
Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps The Pollitzer Sisters | Carolina Snaps

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The Pollitzer Sisters | Carolina Snaps
Meet the Pollitzer sisters, who played a vital role in advancing women's rights and education in South Carolina during a transformative era.
Frida Kahlo | July Factoids

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Frida Kahlo | July Factoids
Explore the life and art of Frida Kahlo, the renowned Mexican portrait artist. From her near-fatal accident to her iconic self-portraits, delve into Kahlo's bold use of colors and incorporation of...
Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps Elizabeth Evelyn Wright | Carolina Snaps

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Elizabeth Evelyn Wright | Carolina Snaps
Elizabeth Evelyn Wright’s dream of establishing a school in South Carolina would come true in 1897. Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, had a deep desire to open a school where...
Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps Mary Simms Oliphant | Carolina Snaps

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Mary Simms Oliphant | Carolina Snaps
South Carolina historian Mary C. Simms Oliphant became the first woman to receive the Order of the Palmetto. Born in Barnwell County, Mary C. Simms Oliphant was the granddaughter of novelist and...
Mary McLeod Bethune | Carolina Snaps

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Mary McLeod Bethune | Carolina Snaps
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune is hailed as one of the most influential African American educators and Civil Rights figures, during the first half of the 20th century. Born on a cotton farm in Mayesville, SC...
Darla Moore | Carolina Snaps

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Darla Moore | Carolina Snaps
Did you know Darla Moore was the first woman featured on the cover of Fortune Magazine and was listed as one of Fortune’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business”? Born and raised in Lake City, South...
Avery Research Center - Photo Gallery | Let's Go!

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Avery Research Center - Photo Gallery | Let's Go!
This Avery Research Center photo gallery features the following images: The Avery Center Avery Normal Institute Reverend Charles Avery Avery students in library African sculptures Book collections...
Avery Research Center | Let's Go!

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Avery Research Center | Let's Go!
The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is located on the site of the former Avery Normal Institute. It was a hub for Charleston’s African American community from 1865–1954...
3D VR - Avery Research Center | Let's Go!

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3D VR - Avery Research Center | Let's Go!
The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is located on the site of the former Avery Normal Institute. It was a hub for Charleston’s African American community from 1865–1954...