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Mrs. Brooke Astor  Heiress,  Philanthropist.  She served as a Trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and chaired the Visiting Committee of the Metropolitan's Department of Far Eastern Art; she is credited with the idea for a Chinese garden courtyard, the Astor Court, in the Metropolitan. Portsmouth, New Hampshire, John Jacob Astor Iv, Dachshund Dog, Dachshunds, Wiener Dogs, Rich Boy, Favorite Novels, Book People
Mrs. Brooke Astor Heiress, Philanthropist. She served as a Trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and chaired the Visiting Committee of the Metropolitan's Department of Far Eastern Art; she is credited with the idea for a Chinese garden courtyard, the Astor Court, in the Metropolitan.
Sri Neem Karoli Baba, known to most simply as Maharaj-ji. Spiritual Figures, Spiritual Images, Spiritual Quotes, Paramhansa Yogananda Quotes, Native American Proverb, Kabir Quotes
Sri Neem Karoli Baba, known to most simply as Maharaj-ji.
Neem Karoli Baba Ashram Taos, NM
Neem Karoli Baba Ashram Taos, NM
Yuri Kochiyama, Japanese-American activist, Malcolm X Ally and a former member of the Black Panther Party has died at the age of 93. She spent two years in an internment camp and helped win reparations for Japanese-Americans. Women In History, Black History, Yuri Kochiyama, Black Art, I Look To You, Brave, Human Rights Activists, Black Panther Party, By Any Means Necessary
Yuri Kochiyama, Japanese-American activist, Malcolm X Ally and a former member of the Black Panther Party has died at the age of 93. She spent two years in an internment camp and helped win reparations for Japanese-Americans.
Bobbi Gibb, first woman to run the Boston Marathon in 1966, running without a number because women were not allowed into the race. Boston Marathon, Great Women, Amazing Women, Juliane Koepcke, Ute Lemper, Tilda Swinton, Marathon Laufen, Women Rights, World History
Bobbi Gibb, first woman to run the Boston Marathon in 1966, running without a number because women were not allowed into the race.
Anna Tibaijuka is the highest ranked African female in the United Nations, heading the UN-HABITAT program. She is a Swedish-educated, Tanzanian-born leader who has fought for the rights of women living in slums or without homes. Since becoming the Executive of UN-HABITAT, she has greatly increased its budget and function in the United Nations. African Diaspora, Before Us, African American History, Black People, Strong Women
Anna Tibaijuka is the highest ranked African female in the United Nations, heading the UN-HABITAT program. She is a Swedish-educated, Tanzanian-born leader who has fought for the rights of women living in slums or without homes. Since becoming the Executive of UN-HABITAT, she has greatly increased its budget and function in the United Nations.
Born Lhamo Thondup in 1935 Renamed Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gatsyo in 1937 His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 still views himself as a simple Buddhist Monk Buddhist Teachings, Buddhist Monk, Buddhist Art, Tibetan Art, Tibetan Buddhism, Lund, Spirituality, Mandalas, Infancy
Born Lhamo Thondup in 1935 Renamed Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gatsyo in 1937 His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 still views himself as a simple Buddhist Monk
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Jane Goodall ~ Miks' Pics "People ll" board @ http://www.pinterest.com/msmgish/people-ll/
Emily Dickinson  1830-1886  Emily Dickinson was a poet with an exceptional ability to distill “amazing sense” from “ordinary meanings.” Her poetry is now considered among the finest in the English language. Famous Women, Emily Dickinson Poemas, Famous Poets, Famous Authors, Portraits, Walt Whitman, Writers And Poets, American Poets
Emily Dickinson 1830-1886 Emily Dickinson was a poet with an exceptional ability to distill “amazing sense” from “ordinary meanings.” Her poetry is now considered among the finest in the English language.
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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892 - 1973) was an English writer, poet, and professor know foremost for his high fantasy novels, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and The Silmarillion. These works have a devoted international fanbase and all but The Silmarillion have been adapted into award-winning films. Tolkien is considered by many the father of modern fantasy, and his books are some of the most popular in the world <3 Modern Fantasy, High Fantasy, Fantasy World, Legolas, Frodo, Jackson, Favorite Authors, Favorite Books, Elizabeth Ii
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892 - 1973) was an English writer, poet, and professor know foremost for his high fantasy novels, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and The Silmarillion. These works have a devoted international fanbase and all but The Silmarillion have been adapted into award-winning films. Tolkien is considered by many the father of modern fantasy, and his books are some of the most popular in the world <3
Joss Whedon -- "...Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women, and the misogyny that is in every culture... is life out of balance, and that imbalance is sucking something out of the soul of every man and woman who's confronted by it. We need equality. Kinda now." Whedonverse, Firefly Serenity, Joss Whedon, Misogyny, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, What's Going On, Pro Choice, Social Justice
Joss Whedon -- "...Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women, and the misogyny that is in every culture... is life out of balance, and that imbalance is sucking something out of the soul of every man and woman who's confronted by it. We need equality. Kinda now."
Mary Sherman Morgan was America’s first female rocket scientist and she was credited with the invention of the liquid fuel Hydyne in 1957, which powered the Jupiter-C rocket that boosted the United States' first satellite, Explorer 1. Explorer 1, American Women, American History, American Lady, North American
Mary Sherman Morgan was America’s first female rocket scientist and she was credited with the invention of the liquid fuel Hydyne in 1957, which powered the Jupiter-C rocket that boosted the United States' first satellite, Explorer 1.
Fusae Ichikawa (市川 房枝 Ichikawa Fusae), May 15, 1893 – February 11, 1981) was a Japanese feminist, politician and women's suffrage leader. Intelligent Women, Its A Mans World, Wise Women, Girl Talk, Girls Rock, Politicians
Fusae Ichikawa (市川 房枝 Ichikawa Fusae), May 15, 1893 – February 11, 1981) was a Japanese feminist, politician and women's suffrage leader.
Actress Hedy Lamarr was also a mathematician and the inventor of frequency hopping spread spectrum, a technology still used for bluetooth and wifi.  Thanks to LGBT Equality World Wide for the share! Smart Women, Classic Hollywood, Old Hollywood, Hedi Lamarr, I Bet, Gene Kelly, Dita Von Teese
Actress Hedy Lamarr was also a mathematician and the inventor of frequency hopping spread spectrum, a technology still used for bluetooth and wifi. Thanks to LGBT Equality World Wide for the share!
Peter Max, 1967. (Yale Joel—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images) http://ti.me/12RFXU3 Woodstock, Yellow Submarine Album, Beatles, Peter Max Art, Thomas Hart Benton, Swinging Sixties, Bubble Art, Retro Pop, Time Life
Peter Max, 1967. (Yale Joel—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images) http://ti.me/12RFXU3
Africa | Oyenike Monica Okundaye (Nike) is the CEO of the Nike Center for Arts and Culture, Osogbo. Established in 1983 by Nike, solely from her earnings as an artist and without governmental assistance, the center has so far trained over 3000 Nigerians and many African countries now send their students to study textile art at the center | ©Nike Centre for Art and Culture African Textiles, African Fabric, African Print, African People, African Women, African Beauty, African Fashion, African Style, Black Is Beautiful
Africa | Oyenike Monica Okundaye (Nike) is the CEO of the Nike Center for Arts and Culture, Osogbo. Established in 1983 by Nike, solely from her earnings as an artist and without governmental assistance, the center has so far trained over 3000 Nigerians and many African countries now send their students to study textile art at the center | ©Nike Centre for Art and Culture
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Women Making Their Mark in Tech by KeriLynn Engel: Despite making up only 25% of the tech field, these women have made an impact in inventing technology & leading top tech companies. #Infographic #Women #Tech #Gender_Gap Cool Technology, Educational Technology, Technology Careers, Tech Infographic, Infographic Education, Stem Careers, Ancient History
Women Making Their Mark in Tech by KeriLynn Engel: Despite making up only 25% of the tech field, these women have made an impact in inventing technology & leading top tech companies. #Infographic #Women #Tech #Gender_Gap