The Life and Artistry of Patti Smith
She fused poetry with raw musical energy, helping shape a new rock movement and creating an artistic voice that influenced performers across generations.
Women worth knowing
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Extraordinary women, overlooked stories, and a more complete history. Explore the lives, ideas, and achievements that changed the world.
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Amazing women philanthropists.
Katharine McCormick, biologist & millionaire philanthropist
She put her fortune behind women’s ability to choose when to have children, funding research that helped make the birth control pill a reality.