Women's History Month Crossword

1. A leader in the 1950s Civil Rights Movement when she refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger.
4. The first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
7. She was the first woman to own a major studio, called Desilu Productions.
8. In 1987, she became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
9. She became the first American woman to travel to space
12. She is considered one of the world’s greatest humanitarians

2. She inspired young female athletes around the world. With 23 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals, she retired in September 2022 as one of the best players to ever step foot on a court.
3. She left the nation feeling united and emotional after reading her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021.
5. a co-founder of Mattel, invented the Barbie doll in 1959, she forever influenced childhoods around the world.
6. In 1962, she became the first Latina woman to win an Oscar.
10. She changed the literary world and opened doors for Black authors everywhere.
11. A first-generation Chinese-American fashion designer, has become one of the most beloved bridal designers of all time.