Some you may have heard of, others might be new and ripe for discovery.
Audra McDonald
Shouting out theaccomplishments of Audra McDonaldisnt a new practice.
Im not alone in saying its a performance for the ages.
After watching McDonald, Id say yes.
When shes in the room, people notice.
When she speaks, people listen.
Because they do exist: good people who share and determine tomorrow, today.
Maria Salguero is a Mexican geophysicist and feminist who is known for her work in documenting femicides in Mexico.
She created a map calledFemicides in Mexico,which visualizes the locations of femicides across the country.
However, Darkoo has stated: Ive never been confused about my gender.
I have no desire to be a man.
I am a Black female, masculine characteristics but female.
All of this makes her one of the most exciting British artists right now.
But for me, what makes her a legend is her power to inspire millions of girls and women.
Rather than wait for top-down solutions, she built one from the ground up.
Just people helping people.
The time, attention, and sheer scope of research that went into her nonfiction book is staggering.
Her courage to speak out about her own experiencessuch as depression and abortionhas made her a symbol of strength.
She was gross, but finally, she was free.
Maybe we should all accept ourselves before we get to that point?
And just asAll About Loveby bell hooks did before it, FayesLove in Exileshows how the personalispolitical.
She poses the question: Why is it okay to make a living from art but not from lust?
And raises the visibility of female scientists on the international stage.
That is how swift the power of Eugenia Tenenbaums words is.
Her field of expertise is the software of a gender perspective to the arts.
And to teach us to love artworks from a different angle in museum halls.
Her accomplishments run long, and sometimes a little intimidating.
I first met Nabiha 15 years ago at a convention of young achievers in Washington, DC.
I remember at her wedding to her husband, Nana, her father listed out everything shed achieved.
And who could blame him?
A postgraduate qualification in law from Yale Law School, one of the most prestigious colleges in America.
A degree from Johns Hopkins University, another of Americas top colleges.
I orderedMy Year of Rest and Relaxation, which quickly became one of my favorite novels.
What also excites me about Moshfeg is her ability to use her skills in new and interesting ways.
For Pradas spring-summer 2025 collection, she wrote 10 short stories based on Steven Meisels campaign for the brand.
In each, actress Carey Mulligan embodies characters whose different lifestyles are represented by Prada looks.
She always dares to be bold, to try new things, and to take on new challenges.
She embodies grace, kindness, and professionalism.
