In honor or Women's Appreciation day, I want to appreciate the women who have came before me.

1. Magda Portal

A Peruvian poet, feminist, author, political activist and leader. She became a cofounder of the Aprista party along with others in 1931.

2. Ellen DeGeneres

An American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. DeGeneres starred in the popular sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998 and has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, since 2003. She has been well-known for her kindness and open mindedness. She also received The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

3. Michelle Obama

An American lawyer and writer who was First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is married to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and was the first African-American First Lady. In 2015, Mrs. Obama joined President Obama to launch Let Girls Learn, a U.S. government-wide initiative to help girls around the world go to school and stay in school. Mrs. Obama is called on countries across the globe to help educate and empower young women, and she shared the stories and struggles of these young women with young people at home to inspire them to commit to their own education.

4. Malala Yousafzai

A Pakistani school pupil and spokesperson for women’s right to education. In retaliation for her high profile campaign for education and criticism of the Taliban, she was shot in the head at close range by a Taliban gunman. She survived the gunshot wound and has become a leading spokesperson for human rights, education and women’s rights. She has received numerous peace awards and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 along with Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian children’s rights activist.

5. Florence Nightingale

Florence volunteered to nurse soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale’s analysis of mortality rates helped to improve hospital practices. She also helped improve the standard and prestige of the nursing profession. She is considered to be the founder of modern nursing.