Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame

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Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges to be inducted into National Women’s Hall
The Hall of Fame announced Thursday that next year’s class will add tennis superstars and
Civil rights icon joins previously announced list of women honored
March is Women’s History Month.

“The Class of 2024 broke barriers, challenged the status quo, and
left an impact on history,” the Hall of Fame said in its statement.

Eight additional winners were announced in the spring.williams and bridges become
A spokesperson said the ceremony date and location are subject to change and are available
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Williams and Bridges could not immediately be reached for comment.

Others in the class included Peggy McIntosh, 88, an activist famous for her
An exploration of privilege; Kimberlé Crenshaw, 63, helped develop
Critical race theory’s academic concept that racism is systemic
Judith Plaskow, 76, is considered the first
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Jewish history.

Also slated to be inducted is Loretta Ross, 69, founder of the National Cancer Institute.
Human Rights Education in Atlanta, Allucquére Rosanne “Sandy” Stone
Transgender woman born in 1936, considered the founder of the academic
Transgender Studies Discipline.

Three women will be honored posthumously: Dr. Patricia Bass (1942-2019),
Early pioneer of laser cataract surgery and first black female doctor
Received medical patent; Dr. Anna Wessels Williams (1863-1954)
Strain of diphtheria helpful in treatment; and Elouise Pepion Korbel,
Known as the “Yellow Bird Woman” (1945-2011), she founded the first bank
Developed by a tribe on the Browning Reservation in Montana.

Induction ceremony broadcast nationally in prime time for first time
time from New York City, according to the Hall of Fame. Top 30
Ceremonies were held at venues surrounding Seneca Falls in upstate New York
Venue of the First Women’s Rights Conference, National Women’s Hall
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“The 2024 inductees include scientists, activists, performers and athletes
They are the changemakers of today and an inspiration to the women of tomorrow,”
Hall of Fame CEO Jennifer Gabriel said in a statement.
“Their dedication, drive and talent got them here, and we are delighted to be able to honor them
They were on the national stage. “

The public nominates women for induction into the Hall of Fame.this
Nominations are then reviewed by an expert selection committee.