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“I want to stand as an example to women everywhere…”

To wrap up Women’s History month, hear bold and nuanced stories from the women of American Portrait making history in their own ways.

Womanhood is as diverse as America itself. This Women’s History Month, join us in celebrating the accomplishments of women and girls creating their personal mark through our history, from their experiences today to their hopes for the future.

Hanadi D.
Brooklyn, NY
02 Dec 2020
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Stacie H.
Wimberley, TX
27 Aug 2020
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Kelley R.
Washington, DC
20 Nov 2020
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Anonymous
San Diego, CA
24 Nov 2020
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Danielle W.
Richmond, VA
23 Sep 2020
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I stand for women and their rights.

Aubrey H.
Charlottesville, VA
07 Oct 2020
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Reilly G.
Honolulu, HI
26 Aug 2020
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Susan W.
Drury, MO
21 Jul 2020
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Jessie M.
San Diego, CA
30 Sep 2020
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Sharon G.
Franklin, TN
13 Mar 2021
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What keeps me up at night is a desire to see sustainable change regarding domestic abuse and human trafficking worldwide. I experienced extreme challenges and now I...

Michelle J.
Studio City, CA
04 Feb 2020
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Olivia L.
New York, NY
23 Oct 2020
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Kimberly A.
Indianapolis, IN
25 Sep 2020
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Tafv Q.
Vienna, VA
16 Mar 2021
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I was raised to believe that I can be as good as a man, but now that I have a daughter, I'm raising her to believe that she can...

Gio L.
Como, MS
02 Mar 2021
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I stand for women's rights, I stand for women being able to decide on carrying life or not,m. I stand for free birth control. I stand for planned parenthood being open and giving resources to women
Karen O.
Hayward, CA
18 Dec 2020
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The Brazen Project N.
Denver, CO
04 Jan 2021
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Carol M.
Ellsworth, ME
21 Dec 2020
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Yashu R.
Gainesville, FL
18 Dec 2020
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Hannah F.
Chicago, IL
16 Dec 2020
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Emma C.
Davis, CA
15 Dec 2020
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Maya J.
Santa Monica, CA
15 Dec 2020
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Devi C.
Washington, DC
20 Nov 2020
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Ashley S.
Columbus, OH
16 Nov 2020
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