She died as she lived, for a cause she believed in
Harriette Vyda Simms Moore
Civil rights activist, educator (Mims)
Years: 1902–1952
Fulfilling a dream of medicine and space
Dr. Irene Long
Pioneer in aerospace medicine (Merritt Island)
Years: 1950–2020
This civil rights leader helped end segregation
Eula Gany Johnson
Activist (Fort Lauderdale)
Years: 1906–2001
Opening the door for a major university
Elizabeth McCullough Johnson
Politics/Education (Orlando)
Years: 1909–1973
Making music while protecting her family’s culinary legacy
Adela Hernandez Gonzmart
Restaurateur, musician, philanthropist (Tampa)
Years: 1920–2001
Dean of capital correspondents, was a mentor to many
Barbara Landstreet Frye
Journalist (Tallahassee)
Years: 1922–1982
Flying high in aviation and business
Jacqueline Cochran
Aviator, entrepreneur (Muskogee)
Years: 1906–1980
Her life was filled with legal firsts
Gwen Cherry
Law/politics, state lawmaker (Miami)
Years: 1923–1979
Working for equality, in all things, always
Roxcy O’Neal Bolton
Feminist, community organizer (Miami)
Years: 1926–2017
For the love of American Beach
MaVynee Oshun Betsch
Historic preservationist, environmentalist (American Beach, Amelia Island)
Years: 1935–2005
