One woman’s legacy in the medical field leaves behind not only an inspirational story, but also work that is applied each and every day. Dr. Virginia Apgar was determined to become a physician, and...

"I enjoy swimming and playing water polo because I love being in the pool every day. I have been swimming my whole life and like getting a full body workout in the pool. I started playing water polo this...

"I play soccer. I love playing it for many reasons. First of all, soccer is a sport involving both skill and natural talent. I love working hard, having multiple practices a week, and trying to improve...

Sally Ride was born in 1951 in Encino, California. She attended Stanford University where she double majored in physics and english. After college, Ride beat out 1,000 other applicants for the National...

“I tend to inspire myself. My friends support my work and motivate me, but all in all, it’s my satisfaction with my work that inspires me to do more. I take advice/tips from other artists or study...

Gloria Anzaldua was a writer, poet, and professor. She and her four younger siblings grew up in Texas with her family working on ranches and farms. Anzaldua was Chicana, meaning of Mexican descent but...

At only six years old, Ruby Bridges became the first African American student to go to a traditionally all-white elementary school in the south, where the clash between segregation and integration was...