National Women's Hall of Fame

the last couple decades. Women’s sports, but more specifically women’s soccer popularity has been up for debate amount multiple age groups. Over the last 20 or so years women’s professional soccer stateside has a mountain of obstacles to face. From the gender equality on turf, to the two found leagues, or the dramatic pay deficits found within the female population. It seems like quite a large topic for debate that many argue isn’t worth it, while others argue women’s sports is on the up and…

The U.S Women’s National team won the 2015 World Cup held in Canada. The U.S team defeated Japan 5-2 in the Cup finals. The previous world cup finals the U.S.A women were defeated by the Japan team. This was the first world cup win since 1999 which the United States hosted. Within the 1999 tournament the United States Women placed 3rd over China. Some highlights from the game were that Carli Lloyd scored the fastest hat trick in world history. Her first goal was in the third minute when Megan…

The Wage Gap: Sports Edition The U.S. women’s national soccer team has a radiant, ambitious history. Over three decades, it has traveled from non-existent to the top of the soccer world. Although, that doesn’t mean they are treated that way. There is still gender based bias against them, specifically involving a large wage gap. Recently, the team took a step toward equality. In 2015, members of the US womens team their names being Carli Lloyd, Becky Sauerbrunn, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, and Megan…

In 2015 the United States women national soccer team(USWNT) won their third World Cup title in 25 years. Unlike the men, the USWNT have brought America joy and happiness with their endless amounts of trophies and wins. But in early 2016 five players from the USWNT, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Becky Sauerbrunn filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC). The EEOC, “the federal agency that enforces civil rights laws against workplace…

formed the Women's Rights Association, fighting for equal rights of women around the country. With the help of women advocators, women for many generations after them were able to gain the rights to become closer to equality with men. Just like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton were advocating for women's rights, Billie…

“Many people say I’m the best women’s soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be.” ~ Mia Hamm. The book I read, Go for the Goal, by Mia Hamm, was a very inspirational book. Like many others, I find Mia Hamm to be one of the best women soccer players, and I look up to her. In her book, she informs you on many great experiences she has had both in soccer and in her life. She also talks about the different elements of soccer, and she gives helpful…

at the forefront of the revolution for women’s rights and equality. Anthony fought tirelessly for the inalienable rights of all oppressed people in American society. During a time of great inequality…

Madame C.J. Walker, named Sarah Breedlove at birth, was the first African American millionaire. Walker made it into the National Women's Hall of fame in 1993 and was a member of the National Association of Colored Women. Walker became a millionaire through her own work. Her company was called “The Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company.” I chose Walker because she inspired many people to start their own business. Walker was born in 1876 as Sarah Breedlove; her parents were former slaves,…

broke a speed and distance record. She received an award for the accomplishment, becoming the first woman to break the sound barrier and also hold more speed and distance records than any pilot in history. Jacqueline’s other awards consist of the Women‘s National Aviation Association award for being a superior woman pilot, the Distinguished Service Medal in 1945 for the work she achieved while head of the WASPs, and fourteen of the Harmon Trophies for being the best female…

Dolores Ferdnández also known as Dolores Huerta was born April 10, 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico. Her parents divorced when she was an infant and moved with her mother and siblings to Stockton, California. She did however still keep a relationship with her father Juan Fernández. Her father later proved to be a(n) inspiration to Dolores. Dolores was both an activist and labor leader. She created the Agricultural Workers Association (AWA). In 1955 she and a friend, Frank Ross started the Stockton…