MAY 12: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn, an actress, was born today in 1907. She performed for more than 60 years, and won four Academy Awards for best actress including awards for The Philadelphia Story and On Golden Pond.

Claribel Alegría

With over 25 published works, Claribel Alegría was a powerful voice in contemporary literature in Central America. She was born today in 1924.

DEEPER DIVE

Learn more about Claribel Alegria -- and read some of her works.