Hear the Stories of Trailblazing South Carolina Women

Hear the Stories of Trailblazing South Carolina Women

Hear the stories of the amazing South Carolina women who have helped to shape, not only local, but national history. Photo: 101.7 Chuck FM/Saga Communications


Throughout March, in celebration of “Women’s History Month,” we’re honoring historic South Carolina women. Hear the stories of the amazing women who have helped to shape, not only local, but national history with their groundbreaking contributions in politics, civil rights, business, sports, medicine and the arts and sciences.

Sponsored by Palmetto Goodwill:

Anita Pollitzer: Women’s Rights Advocate

 

Althea Gibson: America’s First Black Wimbledon Champion

 

Beth Daniel: LPGA “Rookie of the Year” & “Player of the Year”

 

Dawn Staley: 5-Time WNBA All-Star & Winner of 3 Consecutive Olympic Gold Medals

 

Dr. Irene Dillard Elliott: 1st Woman UNC Ph.D. Grad & USC Faculty Member & Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter Founder

 

Eartha Kitt: Iconic “Santa Baby” Singer & Actress

 

Julia Peterkin: Pulitzer Prize-Winning “Scarlet Sister Mary” Author

 

Nancy Mace: First Female Citadel Grad & Current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

 

Nikki Haley: Diplomat, Author & First Indian American Woman to Serve as a U.S. Governor

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