Black and Brown women have consistently been at the forefront of social justice movements and have made significant contributions to politics, business, education, the arts and countless other areas, despite facing systemic barriers and racial disparity. We must celebrate their contributions and build on their legacy.
Growing up in The Oranges in N.J., I was inspired by women who fought for equality. For me, it was my fourth-grade teacher who one day asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up.…