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International Women's Day 2023: 13 Photos Of Woman Making History

Women make history every day. Here are 13 women, many of whom are the first to mark milestones in their careers, to keep an eye on.

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Michelle Yeoh made history as the first Asian Best Actress nominee for this weekend's Academy Awards. Yeoh has been sweeping the Best Actress category in this years award season for her lead role in "Everything Everywhere All At Once".
Michelle Yeoh made history as the first Asian Best Actress nominee for this weekend's Academy Awards. Yeoh has been sweeping the Best Actress category in this years award season for her lead role in "Everything Everywhere All At Once". (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

ACROSS AMERICA — On International Women's Day, Patch is taking a look at some of the inspirational women who are making history in America.

From women who are the first in their careers to mark milestones, to women who are paving the way for change in the country, these women are dedicated to proving women can get it done.

See photos of the inspirational women below and make sure to check out women in history our readers would like to get to know.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson

Nominated by President Joe Biden last year, Associate Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to serve on the high court. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Domee Shi

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Animator, director, and screenwriter, Domee Shi is best known for her Disney short film "Bao." She debuted her first feature-length film, "Turning Red", last year on the Disney+ streaming service. She became the first woman to direct a short and feature-length film for Pixar. The theme of her work focuses on family and Asian culture. (Gloria Imbrogno/LiveMedia/Shutterstock)

Jessica Watkins

Jessica Watkins is an American NASA astronaut who became the first African American Woman to fly to the International Space Station. Her work on the station included photographing Earth for geological changes. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

JoAnne S. Bass

JoAnne S. Bass became the first female to hold the highest senior rank in any U.S. military branch as the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 2020. (U.S. Air Force)

Mackenzie Scott

Mackenzie Scott is the third wealthiest woman in the United States after her divorce from her former husband Jeff Bezos. From her divorce settlement, Scott has been focused on giving back. She has pledged most of her billions to the Giving Pledge as well as donating her money to many charities that target racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights and climate change. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Karine Jean-Pierre

Last year, Karine Jean-Pierre became the first Black and openly gay person to serve as the White House Press secretary. Jean-Pierre worked as a senior advisor to the Joe Biden 2020 Presidential campaign before taking on her current role. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Jennifer King

Jennifer Scott got her career start as a women's college basketball coach before becoming the first Black woman in the NFL to work as a full-time coach. Scott is an assistant running back coach for the Washington Commanders. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Ellen Ochoa

Ellen Ochoa served on the Space Shuttle Discovery as the first Hispanic woman to go to space in 1993. Ochoa is currently the director of the Johnson Space Center. (Space Frontiers/Archive Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay is best known for her directorial work , including "Selma" and "When They See Us." Her films tackle racial injustice and mass incarceration that have and continue to affect Black families in America. (Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)

Sarah McBride

Sarah McBride is an activist and member of the Delaware Senate. She is the first transgender state senator in the country and advocates for gender inclusivity, health care and paid family leave. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)

Alyssa Nakken

Getting her start in college softball, Alyssa Nakken made the big leap to the MLB. She is the first full-time female coach for the league. She serves as the coach for the San Francisco Giants. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff is proving to be a power house on the tennis court. She has risen the ranks after beating Venus William in the 2019 Wimbledon opening round and winning several titles at a young age. At only 18, Gauff is well on her way to becoming the next big name in tennis. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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