Women’s History Month 2024: Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD
Rachel Levine, a transgender government official, broke barriers in medicine, LGBTQ advocacy, and public health, making history.
Rachel Levine, a transgender government official, broke barriers in medicine, LGBTQ advocacy, and public health, making history.
Dr. Selma Dritz is credited with being one of the first people to understand that AIDS was spreading through sexual contact.
Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders is a remarkable figure in American history, breaking barriers and inspiring generations with resilience and dedication to public health.
Carmen Vázquez’s efforts in the LGBTQ+ and women’s rights fields are a testament to her commitment to the most vulnerable populations among us.
The 1960s saw pivotal efforts in the women’s movement, and women all over America were uniting and holding important discussions. In 1969, Emmanuel College in Boston held one such conference dedicated to female liberation. At this event, a group of women met and joined efforts to create a piece of literature that, to this day, is considered revolutionary.