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This Black History Month, let’s also recognize the influential black women creating change today

This is an opportunity to highlight women such as Dominique Dawes, Nafessa Williams and more

Perspective by
Lily contributor
February 20, 2019 at 11:47 a.m. EST

February is a time to celebrate the significant people and events that have contributed to black history. However, there are many female figures continuing to make change whose stories often remain lesser-known. This month is a great opportunity to get to know some of the perhaps unfamiliar faces of these modern history-makers.