Black girls rockin’ it is nothing new. We’ve been doing amazing things since the beginning of time! From Egyptian queens like Neffertiti to Queen Bey, greatness is a natural trait of us. To celebrate this year’s Black History Month theme, we’ve put together a list of black women who have done major things over the past century. Once girls with big dreams (like you!), these women have great stories you’ll most definitely want to learn more about!

1. Eartha Kitt, born in 1927 –  Actress, Singer, Dancer, Comedian, Activist

2. Maya Angelou, born in 1928 – Author, Poet, Actress, Singer, Dancer

3. Oprah Winfrey, born in 1954 – Talk Show Host, Actress, Producer, Philanthropist

4. Tyra Banks, born in 1973 – Model, Actress, Producer, Talk Show Host, Author

5. Janet Jackson, born in 1966 – Singer, Actress

6. Queen Latifah, born in 1970 – Rapper, Producer, Actress

7. Halle Berry, born in 1966 – Actress

8. Mae Jemison, born in 1956 – NASA Astronaut

9. Teri Agins, born in 1953 – Journalist, Author

10. Whitney Houston, born in 1963 – Singer, Actress

11. Ella Fitzgerald, born in 1917 – Jazz Vocalist

12. Naomi Campbell, born in 1970 – Model, Actress, Author, Philanthropist

13. Lauryn Hill, born in 1975 – Singer, Actress

14. Whoopi Goldberg, born in 1955 – Actress, Comedian, Activist

15. Misty Copeland, born in 1982 – Ballet Dancer, Author

16. Lupita Nyong’o, born in 1983 –  Oscar Award-Winning Actress; Director

17. Angela Davis, born in 1944 – Political Activist, Author

18. MC Lyte, born in 1970 – Rapper, Philanthropist

19. Vashtie Kola, born in 1983 – Director, Filmaker, Artist, Designer, Creative Consultant, DJ

20. June Ambrose, born in 1971 – Fashion Stylist, Designer

21. Laurieann Gibson, born in 1969 – Dance Choreographer

22. Corrine Bailey Rae, born in 1979 – Musician

23. Lisa Bonet, born in 1967 – Actress

24. Amber Riley, born in 1986 – Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Philanthropist

25. Tinashe Kachingwe, born in 1993 – Singer, Actress, Dancer, Producer