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Bow Down! 65 Boundary-Breaking Black Women Who Have Paved the Way

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Bow Down! 65 Boundary-Breaking Black Women Who Have Paved the Way

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Bow Down! 65 Boundary-Breaking Black Women Who Have Paved the Way

It’s International Women’s Day, and we’re taking a look back at some African-American women who haved paved the way for both us and future generations. From legendary icons like Madame C.J. Walker and Nina Simone to 21st century trailblazers like Michelle Obama and Ava DuVernay, here are 65 dynamic women who have inspired us to achieve greatness.

Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King

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The wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King dedicated her life to carrying out her husband’s legacy—both domestically and internationally—after his assassination in 1968.
Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama

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Michelle Obama will go down in history as the ultimate First Lady. She has singlehandedly brought education to millions of girls worldwide, revamped the education system’s food plan and show’s us what #BlackLove is all about.

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Angela Davis

Angela Davis

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In her lifetime, political activist and retired professor Angela Davis has been a champion for racial equality and women’s rights. She has penned numerous books, including The Angela Y Davis Reader.

Venus and Serena Williams

Venus and Serena Williams

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Since their debut in the early 90s, the Williams sisters changed the face of tennis by becoming the first African-Americans to be ranked as No. 1 in 2002. Since then, they have made several achievements, including sharing five…

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I am a future butterfly at the stage of growth when I am turning into an adult. I am enclosed in a hard case shell formed by love, family, and friends. It is the hardest stage of becoming a black butterfly. You will encounter many hardships only to come out stronger and better than what you went in. At this stage, you are finding out who you truly are and how to love yourself.

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