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Maud Swett

As director of the Woman and Child Labor Division within the Wisconsin Industrial Commission, Maud Swett enforced labor laws, improving working conditions for women and children.

Categories: Government & Politics

Tags: labor, state government

Bonnie Blair

Bonnie Blair is a world record-holding speed skater, a six-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated woman in Winter Olympic history.

Categories: Sports

Tags: Olympian

Ingrid Washinawatok

Ingrid Washinawatok, which translates to “Flying Eagle Woman,” was a celebrated human rights advocate for Indigenous peoples.

Categories: Activism & Social Change

Tags: activist, Native American, UW

Milele Chikasa Anana

Milele Chikasa Anana was the first Black school board member in Wisconsin and the longtime editor and publisher of the magazine UMOJA.

Categories: Activism & Social Change, Government & Politics, Journalism

Tags: African American, local government, publisher