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Women throughout history have been inventing, leading, organizing, creating and making the world a better place despite gender injustice. If women knew about these inspiring stories that have been kept from them, would they be bolder and have more willingness to persevere?Mary Edwards Walker, one of the first female doctors in America and the only woman to win the Medal of Honor, served in the military during the Civil War despite relentless efforts to stop her.
Dee Johnson tells us the charming and crucial story of this original American patriot, a “pants girl” and a true inspiration.Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt contracted transverse myelitis as an infant, yet this paralyzing disability has never slowed her down. She successfully sued her school district at the age of 14 in order to have the necessary ramps and elevators to have an equal education. Forber-Pratt has gone on to win just about everything else she’s put her mind to.
Her friend and former teammate Katy Sullivan, also an award-winning Paralympian, speaks passionately about Anjali’s focus, perseverance and generous spirit. Forber-Pratt’s motto: Dream, Drive, Do! Born Lilly McDaniel in Alabama in 1938, she excelled in school and was a natural leader as she progressed through her career. After 19 years as a supervisor with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, Ledbetter received an anonymous tip that would change her life. She learned that despite performing the same job as her mail counterparts, she was being paid thousands less than them, and had been for the duration of her career.
With all that’s at stake for equality, we are redoubling our commitment for the next 50 years. In turn, we need your help,Look What SHE Did! is a nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire women to greatness by bringing to light stories of remarkable women who changed the world. They create short films featuring female storytellers celebrating women who inspire them.
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