Maria Mitchell was an American astronomer, librarian, naturalist, and educator. In 1847, she discovered a comet named 1847 VI that was later known as "Miss Mitchell's Comet" in her honor. She won a gold medal prize for her discovery, which was presented to her by King Christian VIII of Denmark in 1848.
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, actress, singer, dancer, and civil rights activist. She was a pioneering autobiographical writer who published seven autobiographies,...
Peace Pilgrim, who walked over 25,000 miles for world peace — a radio piece created by BR Graham in 1999.
Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist who's primarily known for her country music. Parton has used her platform...
