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The talented young scientist Kirsty Smitten who did pioneering work developing a new generation of antibiotics.
Singer Kat Anderson who made pop history with Motown’s first Number One hit: Please Mr Postman.
The architect Beverly Willis who devoted much of her career to promoting her female peers.
Tony Wade who helped built Britain’s first black owned multi-million-pound business selling hair and beauty products to Afro Caribbean women.
Producer: Ed Prendeville
Published on Friday, 13th October 2023.
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