FIRSTS
“Firsts” is an anthology series about women fighting against traditions across different countries and time periods to become pioneers in the fields of art, science, sports and even sociopolitical movements. Based on true stories, we’ll learn how these women who fought for their dreams paved the way for millions of girls, changing history forever.
Our protagonists are:
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Prudencia Ayala (El Salvador – Politics / Social Movements – 1930) First woman in LATAM to run for president in El Salvador en 1930.
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Junko Tabei (Japan – Sports / Mountain climbing – 1975) first woman to climb to the summit of Mt Everest in May 16th, 1975.
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Carmen Moral (Perú – Music – 1970s) First woman to conduct an orchestra in Latam.
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Desire Wilson (South Africa – Sports / Motor Racing- 1980) First and only woman to win a Formula 1 race on April 7th, 1980.
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Eloisa Diaz (Chile – Science / Medicine – 1900) First woman to graduate from college in Chile, becoming the first doctor in South América.
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Alfonsina Strada (Italy – Sports / Cycling – 1918) The only woman to participate in the Giro d’Italia.
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Maria Reiche (Germany/Perú – Science / Archeology / Astronomy / Math – 1937) – The first person who maped the Nazca lines.
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María Isabel Urrutia (Colombia – Sports / Weightlifting – 2000) – The first person to win an Olympic gold medal for Colombia.
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Alice Guy (France – Arts / Film – 1896) First female film director.
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Stormé Delarverie (USA – Arts / Social Movements / Performance Arts) First female Drag King and iconic LGBTQ+ activist.
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Anna Atkins (United Kingdom – Arts / Science / Photography / Bonaty – 1843) First woman to publish a bonic book using photographs.
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Jeronima Galés (Spain – Culture / Print – 1556) First woman to own a printing press and sign her printing works with her own name.
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Krystyna Chojnowska (Poland – Sports / Adventurer / Sailor – 1978) First woman to sail single-handed, alone, around the world