International Women’s Day
Women have done some incredible things.
Marie Curie (1867–1934) was a physicist and scientist who discovered radium and was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize. Rosa Parks (1913–2005) was a civil rights activist who helped change the world by refusing to give up her seat on the bus. Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013) was the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister. Lord Byron’s daughter Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was a mathematician who was also the first computer programmer. Sappho (570 BC) was the first known female writer and Plato said she was one of the ten greatest poets. Cleopatra (69BC-30BC) was the leader of Egypt when the Roman Empire was trying to take over. The patron saint of France, Joan of Arc (1412–1431) fought for France against the English and led them to a victory at Orleans when she was only 17 years old. Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896) wrote the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin and was an anti-slavery advocate. Lincoln said her book was a catalyst for the American Civil War. Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) fought for women’s rights and was a key player in the suffragette movement to get the vote for women.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, let us remember that all the women who went down in history as making a difference put one foot in front of the other and had 24 hours in a day. Just like us. We are all more alike than different.
Oprah said, “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.”
Embrace failure. Take action. And be the woman you were meant to be. The world is waiting for you.
