We are coming up on Woman's History Month which is in March, so I figured I would write this article explaining some unbelievably strong women who worked hard to achieve their dreams. On this list you will find Oprah Winfrey, Rosa Parks, and a fair amount of others. Like it or not, these women all worked hard to achieve and then reach a common goal, proving their strength. With all the Womans' Marches that have been happening over the past couple of weeks, I thought this article was appropriate to showcase some very empowering women. So without further ado, here are ten inspiring women.

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1. Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest women in the world today, and she is African American (how great is that?). She is known as a talk show host, an actress, and even a producer! She grew up in poverty and got a full scholarship for Tennessee University. Against everything that she went through, she was able to come out strong and powerful! She is the first African-American billionaire. She taught us it was okay to talk about our weight, our life problems, and other things. She taught us as women how to LOVE our curves, and ourselves! Read more about Oprah here.

2. Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks refused to get up and move to the back of the bus for a white man during the 60's. Parks was one of the brave spokespeople of the Civil Rights Movement. Rosa Parks was one of the most important woman in US History (Aside from woman like Susan B Anthony). She taught us that you don't have to be a celebrity to take a stand on modern day issues. Watch a video about her legacy, and how her act of bravery lead to the most incredible movement in history.

3. Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson started out as a waitress. When Clarkson decided to audition for American Idol she became an instant pop star and celebrity. Kelly Clarkson has inspired many people through her music, and her image. She is a great role model for young women. Kelly Clarkson never gave up hope that she could become something. You may read more about her here.

4. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga was a celebrity who started out singing in bars and clubs. Lady Gaga actually started singing Jazz (which are her roots), and later became a celebrity through her pop music. Lady Gaga created controversy in the media because she wore outlandish outfits such as a bubble dress, a meat dress, ect. Lady Gaga is a very creative person. While Lady Gaga came from a wealthy family to begin with (and it is rumored she went to school with Paris Hilton), she did work very hard to get to where she is now creatively. Lady Gaga went through many trials in her life during her career, and is still going through them today. Lady Gaga is an icon in the LGBTQ community as well. Lady Gaga is an artist who knows how to stand up for what she believes in, no matter what that is. Read more here.

5. Katherine G Johnson

Katherine G Johnson was a physicist who was apart of NASA. She was one of the first African American Physicists at NASA, and one of the most brilliant mathematicians of her time. Katherine G Johnson worked incredibly hard at NASA to earn her position. So many missions went right because of her calculations. Read more here.

6. Joy Mangano

Single mom, Joy Mangano, loved to invent things. She created this mop to help women around the house, and she got it sold on national television. Joy Mangano modified her design until it was perfect. Joy Mangano is the inventor of Huggable Hangers along with other helpful household items. Joy Mangano also has devoted her life to helping other single moms become successful. Read more here

7. Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks was a woman who did grew up in a wealthy environment. She was a mean girl in high school, but she was a black superstar model. Tyra Banks loved food her whole life. She appeared in "The Fresh Prince" and made history as the first African American Woman to be on Sports Illustrated. Banks was shot down from time and time again for being tall, and African American. People thought she was "too ethnic". Tyra Banks wrote a book later explaining to woman that it's okay to love your body, and who you are. Here is more information:

8. Irene Sendler

Irene Sendler was a hero in World War Two for helping about 450,000 jewish people to escape ghettos, and find safety from Hitler's abuse. Irene Sendler was a hero. She was Polish, and stood up for what she believed in risking her life to save others. She was in charge of a Polish underground organization that risked lives daily to save Jews, earning her a spot on this list.

9. Susan B Anthony

Susan B Anthony was one of the most well known civil rights activists who fought to get woman the right to vote. Despite not being wealthy, she was a person who fought to achieve her dreams, making her an icon. She literally had to become a criminal in order to get women the right to vote, earning her a spot on my list.

10. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez

Selena was the Spanish singer who was shot by her best friend. Selena started performing as a child and became a superstar, and an important icon of Latin American culture. She worked as hard as she could to get to the top. Selena was killed when her best friend became jealous over an incident with her fan club.