Crusader of women's rights, champion of change, Bella Abzug forged a global sisterhood of women across the planet working for decency, justice, and peace. She joins here in passing the torch to young feminists at the 20th anniversary of the Spirit of Houston, (L to R): Melissa Poe, Selhinah Hamlin, Kate Haubenreich, Courtney Alexander, Tali Edut and Alexandra Lockett, in 1997.

Photographer: Joan Roth