Ever heard of Sarah Weddington? If you followed the news in the United States in 1973 or know a bit about the landmark legal case in the US that effectively legalized abortion nationwide, you might recognize her name. To appreciate Sarah Weddington’s important influence, it’s necessary to understand the era in which she first drew […]
Young people do many things to gain attention or to pursue their dreams, and Dr. James Barry was no different… or was he? James Miranda Barry, Irish doctor James Barry was born around 1789 in Cork, Ireland. After his father accrued debts and was sent to a debtors’ prison in Dublin, the precocious teenager reached […]
Temple Grandin’s credentials paint the picture of an amazing individual, first misunderstood before her profound insights were fully appreciated. How has society benefited from this woman’s unique perspectives and impact? Through her innovative designs for humane livestock handling equipment combined with her substantial work as an autism advocate. Born in 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, Grandin […]
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
Steve Jobs
Many people’s accomplishments have been overlooked in history, but none more than the achievements of women. Here are a few examples of female pioneers who beat the odds, succeeding in their fields against all expectations despite the gender bias they suffered in their day. Alessandra Giliani (1307-1326) Alessandra Giliani was an Italian anatomist in the […]
She may not have looked threatening, but Mary G. Harris – known as “Mother Jones” – was such an indomitable activist that a US attorney once labeled her “the most dangerous woman in America.” Today, the political magazine Mother Jones is named in her honor as a symbol of passionate activism. Early life Born in […]
“Every single one of us can make a difference.”
MINA GULI
Dr. Jack Preger provided free healthcare to more than half a million people on the streets of Kolkata for over 40 years. This British doctor’s mission is “to serve those most in need whatever their caste or religion,” according to Calcutta Rescue, the charity he established in Kolkata, India. Dr Jack started Calcutta Rescue in 1980 to […]
The news from the Ukrainian front isn’t good. But many people there are doing great deeds with little or no recognition. These heroes are the doctors, nurses, and volunteers who are providing frontline trauma and medical care to those injured in combat and deployed personnel. Currently in Ukraine, medics put their own lives in danger […]
By now everyone’s heard of Mark Pollock. He is blind and paralyzed but is optimistic about finding a cure for paralysis. Pollock is Chairman of Collaborative Cures, which works to “bring people together to cure paralysis in our lifetime.” The charity gathers scientists, investors, and philanthropists to collaborate on innovative research and make treatments accessible […]
