SEPTEMBER 19: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Jane Oppenheimer

Jane Oppenheimer was born today in 1911. She achieved distinction as an embryologist and historian of science.

Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O'Brien, an American broadcast journalist and executive producer, was born today in 1966. The Cuban-American broadcast journalist made waves as the anchor of CNN’s morning news program Starting Point and American Morning — and today she is recognized as one of the top journalists who fights for social change.

Deeper Dive

Learn more about the career and life of Soledad O’Brien.

*Photo of Soledad: The Rudz from Milwaukee, USA - Soledad O'Brien lunch with students