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Netta is the epitome of #blackgirlmagic, and Essence Magazine wants the whole world to know it.

The February issue highlights the inherent brilliance of black women by shining a ray of light on the accomplishments of Black Lives Matters activist Johnetta ‘Netta’ Elzie, the on-screen brilliance of Teyonah Parris and the youthful ambition of Black-ish star Yara Shahidi:

The gorgeous spread kicks off Black History month with a bang with the feature story boasting, ‘Black History Matters.’

Netta expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and triumphantly wrote ‘We Will Win’ in the caption to her IG post:

It’s a beautiful day to see black girls winning!

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