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Evin Ahmed, a member of the YPJ: Syrian women bravely fighting against ISIS. http://www.marieclaire.com/world-reports/inspirational-women/these-are-the-women-battling-isis
Lillian Wald originated the public health nursing service and the Henry Street Settlement to meet the needs of the poor in New York City's Lower East Side. During the early twentieth century, this outstanding nurse and social activist was a dynamic force for social reform, creating widely-adopted models of public health and social service programs.
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Cicely Hamilton Suffragist activist and writer. 'Diana of Dobsons' discussed the living conditions of shop girls, in contrast to their more glamorous personae in musical theatre, and 'A Pageant of Great Women', celebrated amazing women throughout history.

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"Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than skin tone, when religion is seen uniquely as a way to speak one's soul; when birth places have the weight of a throw of the dice and all men are born free, when understanding breeds love and brotherhood" Josephine Baker. Protesting in her own way against racism, she adopts 12 multi-ethnic orphans who she called the "Rainbow Tribe" She bore only one child, a stillborn in 1941. French Sampler: Josephine Baker

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-For the Sweetheart table Josephine Baker - LOVE the shape of this coat maybe a different texture but I love the swirl it creates. Especially if there was a completely jewelled and faceted design underneath!

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Colette, Le Petit Faun, 1906