She Changed the World: North Carolina Women Breaking Barriers North Carolina Women Spotlight Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Charlotte Hawkins Brown was an American author, educator, and founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, North Carolina. Learn More Gertrude Weil Gertrude Weil was a social activist involved in a wide range of causes, including women's suffrage, labor reform and civil rights. Learn More Eva M. Clayton Eva M. Clayton was the first African American woman to represent North Carolina in Congress. Learn More Dr. Susan Dimock Dr. Susan Dimock was the first female member of the North Carolina Medical Society, although she never practiced in the state. Learn More Susie Sharp Susie Sharp was North Carolina's first female superior court judge. Learn More Rosa Revels Winfree Rosa Revels Winfree, a member of the Lumbee Nation, was appointed to the Advisory Committee of the White House Conference on Indian Education by President George W. Bush. Rosa was the founder of the American Indian Women of Proud Nations. Learn More Educational Activity Guide Download our Educational Activity Guide (guide originally created for staff use at traveling exhibit host sites) Traveling Exhibit Learn more about the traveling exhibit. Programs & Events Find a She Changed the World event or program near you. Request a Speaker Request a speaker for your event or program. Get Involved Get involved! Download the toolkit and learn more about the initiative. Share Your Story Learn more about the State Archives of North Carolina's "She Changed the World" Oral History Project. Keep Exploring Suffrage in North Carolina Biographies Notable North Carolina Women Historical Markers Sponsored in-part by General Federation of Woman's Clubs of North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina North Carolina Zoo Society Catering Works