Mona Das
In 2018, Das was elected as a Washington state senator; Das’s career has been centered around advocating for BIPOC women, and her work in the Pacific Northwest has shed light on housing insecurity, the environment, equity and inclusion.
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Jo Ann Hardesty
One of the first women to serve onboard Navy ships, activist and politician
Nikkita Oliver
US activist against injustice in the legal system.
Marjorie Edwina Pitter King
Through her tireless commitment to public service, King carved out a legacy that continues to empower individuals to strive for excellence and effect positive change in their communities.
Rosa Franklin
The first African-American woman to serve as a Washington state senator
Agnes Jones Adams
Remembered as a remarkable public speaker, Agnes J. Adams actively participated in the Black clubwomen’s movement and other Boston organizations dedicated to racial justice.
Bertha Landes
In 1926, Bertha Landes was the first woman to be elected as mayor in part of a major U.S. city; Seattle. She brought a vision to clean up the corrupted city streets, and improve the public services.
Cheryl Chow
An educator and politician, Cheryl Chow, was an important figure to the Chinese community and the youth around her.
Clara Fraser
Clara Fraser was incredibly passionate about workers and women’s rights as well as fighting against the segregation that was present in Seattle in the mid-1900s.
Danni Askini
Danni Askini is a transgender activist who is from Seattle, Washington. She is one of the founders of the Gender Justice League, a transgender rights advocacy organization based in Capitol Hill.