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She Is... History

For years women have fought for our rights and they continue to do so. Besides equal pay and discrimination, other rights have been at risk or are in jeopardy. Today, we pay homage to these queens who have paved the way and are paving the way.

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Erica Garner- after the death of her father Eric Garner, Erica decided to fight against police brutality and justice. She was vocal in all aspects of human rights especially advocate with the Black Lives Matter movement. She lost her life suddenly in 2017 due to an asthma attack. She left an imprint in our community. Thank you Erica for fighting.

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