We’re most surprised at No. 6 on this list, about a powerful woman activist (from 100 years ago!) who fought for Native American culture.
Cultural Heritage
Trailer for ‘Seasoned’ Podcast on Women Who Defined American Food Culture
Listen to the trailer for the 6-part podast series Seasoned on women culinary pioneers who taught us how to eat, cook and think about food.
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Lena Richard
Down in the Big Easy, a Creole chef experiments with bold flavors and becomes one of the first multihyphenate food personalities, even as her life is cut short.
10 Inspirational Quotes From Impressive Latina Entrepreneurs
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re sharing inspirational words from successful entrepreneurs in this millions-strong community.
She’s Serving Up Plant-Based Mexican Classics in Chicago
Bernice Vargas Luna’s taqueria, El Hongo Mágico, uses mushrooms to create vegetarian versions of the Mexican dishes she grew up with.
The Victorian Photographer Who Changed Portrait Photography Forever
At age 48, Julia Margaret Cameron picked up a camera for the first time and – long before artsy Instagram filters – popularized the soft-focus close-up.
Her New Cookbook Takes Readers (and Chefs) on a Journey Through History
Our very own Victoria Flexner invites readers to explore the culinary past in “A History of the World in 10 Dinners.”
This Culinary Icon Introduced America to Real Chinese Cuisine
Cecilia Chiang opened America’s first authentic Chinese restaurant, The Mandarin, in 1960s San Francisco.
‘Queen of Salsa Music’ Becomes First Afro-Latina on U.S. Quarters
Late singer Celia Cruz is one of five honorees in the American Women Quarters Program for 2024.
She’s Bringing The Ritual of Yerba Maté to The U.S.A
Ana Goldseker is the founder of SoulMate Yerba Co.
Naomi Osaka is the First Female Athlete to Be Featured in Fortnite’s Icon Series
Naomi Osaka Joins Zendaya, Ariana Grande in Fortnite Icon Series Skins
Madam C.J. Walker Is Back – Thanks to Her Entrepreneurial Descendants
Generations later, the hair care products launched by America’s first self-made woman millionaire are making a comeback.
She’s Bringing Russian Beauty Products To The US
Maria Karr is the founder of Rumore Beauty, a beauty brand using natural botanicals and ingredients from Russia.
She’s Bringing Sarees Back into Mainstream Fashion
Prerna Sinha is the founder of Urbane Essence, a line of high end sarees designed for the modern Indian woman.
She Started One of The Most Successful Catering Companies in Dallas – And The Pandemic Isn’t Slowing Her Down
Jolie Oree-Bailey is the founder and head chef of Low Country Quisine.