Can you share some lesser - known stories for Women History Month?

There is the story of Bessie Coleman. She was the first African - American woman to earn a pilot's license. In the early 20th century, she overcame both racial and gender barriers. She had to go to France to get her training because no flight school in the US would accept her. Her story is an inspiration for all those who face multiple forms of discrimination and still pursue their dreams.

There's also the story of Robert Smalls. Smalls was an enslaved African - American who, during the Civil War, commandeered a Confederate ship and sailed it to freedom, delivering it to the Union Navy. His actions not only freed himself and the other enslaved people on the ship but also provided valuable intelligence to the Union. He later served in the South Carolina legislature and Congress.

A less - known story is that of Sallie Krawcheck. She has been a force in the financial industry. She founded Ellevest, a digital investment platform for women. Her goal was to address the financial needs of women and provide them with better investment options. Another example is Lynda Weinman, who co - founded Lynda.com (now part of LinkedIn Learning). She recognized the need for online learning in the creative and technical fields and built a platform that became very popular. And there's Jessica Alba with The Honest Company. She started the company to provide safe and non - toxic household and baby products, which has grown steadily despite some challenges.

Dr. Rosalind Franklin's work in X - ray crystallography was crucial in understanding the structure of DNA. Although her contributions were not fully recognized at first, her work was fundamental to the discovery. She was a woman in a male - dominated scientific and medical research field.

Sure. There is the story of the Cochin Jews in Kerala. They have a long history in India, dating back to ancient times. Their synagogues are a testament to their presence. Another is the story of the Pallava dynasty. They were great patrons of art and architecture. Their rock - cut temples are a marvel.

Sure. There's the story of the Amber Room. It was a beautiful room made entirely of amber panels and gold leaf. It disappeared during World War II and its whereabouts remain a mystery. Some think it was destroyed, while others believe it's hidden away somewhere. Another is the mystery of Roanoke, the lost colony. All the settlers vanished without a trace. There are theories that they integrated with local Native American tribes, but no one really knows for sure.

Another one is Whitney Wolfe Herd. She founded Bumble, a popular dating app. Her story is inspiring as she created a platform that challenges traditional gender norms in the dating world. In the business aspect, she had to deal with many challenges from competitors and the market, but she persevered and made Bumble a huge success, showing that women can be successful entrepreneurs in the tech - related fields.

There is the story of a local women's football team in a small town. They had no proper training facilities at first. But they didn't give up. The players and their coach worked hard to raise funds and finally got a small patch of land to practice on. They now compete in regional leagues and are an inspiration for the community.

Sure. There's the story of Fatima Whitbread, a javelin thrower. She came from a difficult background in London. Despite the hardships, she trained hard and became a world - class athlete. Her story is not as well - known as some of the bigger names, but her determination to succeed in a sport that doesn't always get a lot of attention in mainstream media is truly inspiring.

The carol 'The Coventry Carol' has a sad story behind it. It is associated with the Massacre of the Innocents in the Bible. It was sung in Coventry, England. The lyrics are poignant and the music has a solemn, yet beautiful quality. It's not as well - known as some other carols but has a deep historical and religious significance.