Civil Rights

Extras

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  Xerox CEO Ursula Burns

  Ursula Burns became the first African American woman to head a Fortune 500 company.

  3:44
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  Angela Salinas, Retired Major General, U.S. Marine Corps

  Angela Salinas describes her career in the USMC and path to the rank of Major General.

  4:33
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  MAKERS Women in Hollywood Thelma and Louise

  Thelma and Louise struck and nerve with male-dominated Hollywood

  3:05
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  Billie Jean King

  Billie Jean King on fighting for equality in professional tennis

  3:53
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  Sandra Day O'Connor

  Sandra Day O’Connor on history-making appointment to the Supreme Court.

  4:31
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  Roe vs. Wade

  MAKERS: Women Who Make America airs February 26 at 8pm ET.

  3:16
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  Maria Pepe

  Maria Pepe on her role in opening up Little League to girls and her legacy

  3:13
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  Boston Marathon

  In 1967 Kathrine Switzer ran in the Boston Marathon.

  3:51
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  Ms. Magazine

  Gloria Steinem founded Ms. Magazine in 1972

  3:28
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  Battle of the Sexes

  Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the 1973 Battle of the Sexes match.

  3:31