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Unladylike2020

Unladylike2020

Illuminating the stories of extraordinary American heroines from the early years of feminism, American Masters — Unladylike2020 presents 26 digital short films featuring courageous, little-known and diverse female trailblazers from the turn of the 20th century.

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The First Black Woman to Run for Vice President of The U.S.
12:32
The First Black Woman to Run for Vice President of The U.S.
Charlotta Bass was the first Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States.
Zitkála-Šá: Trailblazing American Indian Composer and Writer
11:39
Zitkála-Šá: Trailblazing American Indian Composer and Writer
Zitkála-Šá co-composed and wrote the libretto for the first American Indian opera.
Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress
12:38
Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress
Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Martha Hughes Cannon: The First Woman State Senator
12:23
Martha Hughes Cannon: The First Woman State Senator
Martha Hughes Cannon was a historic state senator and public health pioneer.
She was a Daredevil Performer & Advocate for the Blind
10:02
She was a Daredevil Performer & Advocate for the Blind
Sonora Webster Carver (1904-2003) was one of the most famous horse divers in the world.
The First American Indian Doctor
11:37
The First American Indian Doctor
Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first American Indian woman doctor.
Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer
11:05
Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer
Sissieretta Jones was the first Black woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.
She was the First Woman to Swim Across the English Channel
11:54
She was the First Woman to Swim Across the English Channel
Gertrude Ederle made history in 1926 as the first woman to swim across the English Channel
Annie Smith Peck: Record-Breaking Mountaineer
10:40
Annie Smith Peck: Record-Breaking Mountaineer
She was a record-breaking mountaineer, educator and suffragist.
Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
11:51
Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
Gladys Bentley was a musical sensation and gender identity pioneer.
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