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Anna May Wong spent her acting career resisting racism and typecasting in Hollywood.

Ynés Mexía became one of the most accomplished plant collectors of her time.

This is a collection of Memoriams created for icons who never had a dedicated AM episode.

Lillian Gilbreth was the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

Maggie Lena Walker was the first African-American woman bank founder and president.

Grace Abbott spent her life fighting for the rights of women, children and immigrants.

Meta Warrick Fuller celebrated African American cultural identity through her artwork.

Jovita Idar was a Latina journalist who worked for an end to segregation and racism.

Sonora Webster Carver (1904-2003) was one of the most famous horse divers in the world.

Martha Hughes Cannon was a historic state senator and public health pioneer.

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