Check out our list of 10 Black women who motivate us to be better and reach higher.
1. 10 Endlessly Inspirational Women
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International Women’s Day is meant to celebrate women and the great strides that we’ve made in the ongoing movement for women’s rights. It’s also a day to honor the women who inspire us to push harder, reach higher, and go farther in life.
2. 10 Endlessly Inspirational Women
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While there is no shortage of women who that bill, here is a short list of our faves.
3. Ava DuVernay
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Film director
4. Oprah Winfrey
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Talk show host, OWN network creator, actress, and all-around media mogul
5. Michelle Obama
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Former First Lady (AKA our Forever First Lady)
6. Issa Rae
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TV show and online content creator
7. Mae Jemison
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NASA astronaut, physician, engineer, and the First Black woman to travel into space
8. Maxine Waters
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Representative for California’s 43rd District
9. April Ryan
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White House Journalist
10. Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche
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Feminist and author
11. Alicia Garza, Opal Tomenti, and Patrisse Cullors
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Black Lives Matter movement creators
12. Serena Williams
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Golden Slam Professional Tennis Player
