believe in your power ...

The Glinda Factor celebrates the stories of women who influenced every aspect of America’s history, from sports to scientific breakthroughs. They all drew upon the power within them to follow their dreams and change our nation.

We all have the power within us to follow our dreams. Sometimes, however, that power can be hard to recognize — it's trusting in your abilities; it's embracing your strengths and accepting your weaknesses; it's being strong enough to ask for help along the way; it's never giving up.


No one can ever make you feel inferior without your consent.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Since the founding of our country, women have envisioned a better America and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of all Americans. Through determination and initiative, countless women have increased the health and prosperity of their communities and beyond.

The Glinda Factor is honored to highlight just a few Culture Changers who challenged traditional roles, influenced economic and social policies, and expanded opportunities for all Americans. Their efforts inspired future generations of American women to dream big and create positive change.

Culture Changers
Frances Watkins Harper (1892)
Jane Addams
Jane Addams (1894)
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Ida Wells Barnett (1895)
Etta Cone
Etta Cone (1930)
Minerva Hamilton Hoyt
Minerva Hamilton Hoyt (1934)
Helen Keller
Helen Keller (1937)
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt (1945)
Pura Belpre

Pura Belpré (1946)

JoAnn Robinson
JoAnn Robinson (1955)
Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King (1956)
Ella Baker
Ella Baker (1960)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver (1968)
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Wilma Mankiller (1985)
Doris Leader Charge
Doria Leader Charge (1991)
Jody Williams
Jody Williams (1997)
Judy Baca
Judy Baca (1984)