John — You might’ve missed this historic news:
Starting in 2022, U.S. quarters will have a new look to them — and it’s happening because of Barbara’s leadership and advocacy!
Thanks to a bill introduced by Barbara, the American Women Quarters Program will now honor notable women on the face of U.S. quarters, with five new women being honored each year through 2025.
The first five women to be honored will be:
- Maya Angelou, famed writer, poet, and activist
- Dr. Sally Ride, trailblazing astronaut who was the first American woman in space
- Wilma Mankiller, the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and an activist for Native American and women’s rights
- Adelina Otero-Warren, a leader in New Mexico’s suffrage movement and the first female superintendent of Santa Fe public schools
- Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood, achieving international success despite racism and discrimination
The contributions of women — especially women of color — have long gone unrecognized. Thanks to the American Women Quarters Program, these women and more will finally get the recognition they deserve for the contributions they’ve made to our country.
Do you have any trailblazing women in mind to appear on the quarter? While the honorees for 2022 have already been announced, we want to hear from you to learn which women you’d like to see honored next. Fill out our form to share who you’d like to see:
Thank you for supporting Barbara and helping us commemorate this historic moment for American women.
— Barbara Lee for Congress
