African-American ladies who have led the way

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From caregivers and laborers to CEOs and scientists, black women have held pivotal leadership roles in building America at every level, from communities to cities to corporations. Drawing strength from their position on two intersecting minority axes, black women have used leadership as a means of unifying and aiding those around them. Today we recognize the vital contributions of several noteworthy women who not only lead in their fields of business, politics, science, and the arts, but also inspire and promote leadership in others.