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Women to Know

To be a Black woman in power – especially one trying to affect change from the inside of an industry that continues to actively resist the elevation of non-male, non-white voices – is to carry the fraternal twin burdens of racism and sexism. Sadly, this has always been true of many rooms in which Black women dare to take up space. From the outside looking in, it’s enough to bring you to your knees. But These 5 Women are making sure to take up space in every room that they step foot in.